Texas schools must open records to parents and end diversity offices
What it does
SB 12 gives parents the right to review curriculum, library records, and health information about their child, and to opt their child out of certain lessons. It bars school districts from operating diversity, equity, and inclusion offices or requiring DEI training. It also limits instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity and sets rules for student clubs.
What it means for your community
If you have a child in a Texas public school, you can ask the district for teaching materials and records and expect a response under set deadlines. Districts across the state have closed DEI offices, renamed staff positions, and rewritten club policies to comply. Some student clubs now need a parent permission form.
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