@ Prohibition on DEi
• Defines DEi as o Involving race / ethnicity / sex-based hiring _. o Differential treatment based on race / ethmc1ty o Adopting or implementing policies, procedures, trainings, activities, or programs that talk about race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation except
■ For student recruitment efforts by HBCUs or
■ If required by state law o Forcing, requiring, or asking anyone to make a statem�nt about DEi or treating someone better than someone else for makmg a statement about DEi
• Prohibits districts from: o Assigning DEi duties. o Allowing an employee, contractor or volunteer to engage m DEi on behalf of the district
• Requires districts to adopt a discipline policy for intentional DEi violations and provide it to all staff
• Clarifies districts may still:
. o Contract with historically underutilized businesses or busmesses owned by minority groups or women
. o Recognize and teach about the significance o! com! 11emo _ rat1ve months and holidays( Black History Month, H1spamc Hentage Month, etc.) o Use demographic data to address academic gaps o Teach TEKS as written o Collect, monitor, and report data, including demographics
• Requires superintendents to certify DEi compliance by September 1 annually, including:
.. o Board-approved certification with 7-day meetmg notice o Submission to TEA with descriptions of policies and procedures adopted, how notifications were sent to employees, existing policy changes made, and resulting cost savings
@ Instructional Plan / Syllabus & Teaching Materials Policy & Notice
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• Requires adoption of policy ensuring that each semester: o Instructional plans / syllabi for each course offered by the district are posted on district websites o Copies are shared with administrators and parents( with additional copies on request)
• Requires the notice of parent rights to review instructional materials to appear on the district ' s or each campus ' homepage
Board of Trustee Information Posting
Requires districts to post each trustee ' s name, term, and email on the website within 30 days of swearing-in and submit the same to TEA, identifying the board president
Instruction on Controversial Topics and Human Sexuality
• Requires adoption of a discipline policy and procedure for employees and contractors who knowingly violate law when teaching controversial topics and for a copy to be provided to all employees and contractors
• Requires superintendents to certify compliance with TEC 28.0022 by September 1 annually, including: o Board-approved certification with 7-day o meeting notice Submission to TEA with descriptions of policies and procedures adopted, how notifications were sent to employees, existing policy changes made, and resulting cost savings
• Requires written parent consent for human sexuality instruction; consent must: o Be provided at least 14 days in advance of instruction o
Be separate from other notices or consents