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SB 12: What Texas Schools Need to Know

Texas lawmakers recently passed Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), a new law that will bring significant changes to K-12 public and charter education across the state.The Governor is expected to sign it into law, with implementation beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

Key provisions of SB 12 include:

- Sex Education: Reinstates opt-in requirements in perpetuity, prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity, and extends these rules to charter schools and districts of innovation.

-Parental Access & Consent: Expands parent access to student records and requires written consent for participation in school clubs, surveys. and certain student services.

-DEI Restrictions: Prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public and charter schools.

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To help schools, educators, and communities navigate these changes, Texas is Ready is hosting a free legislative update webinar on June 26.

During this session, Jen Biundo, Senior Director of Policy and Research at Healthy Futures of Texas, will provide an overview of key bills passed during the legislative session. She'll take a deeper dive into how these policy changes affect K-12 health education and young people across Texas, provide guidance for maintaining compliance with state law, and share practical strategies to help advocate for stronger health education policies.

Whether you're an educator, parent, or community member, this is a valuable chance to get informed, ask questions, and start preparing for the school year ahead. Don't miss out!

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Calling South Texas School Districts
(ESC Regions 1, 2, and 200:

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[UTHealth Houston School of Public Health]([link removed]) is launching a study this fall to evaluate how effective iCHAMPSS is in helping schools adopt and sustain evidence-based human sexuality and responsibility instruction.

What is iCHAMPSS?

iCHAMPSS is a free, online tool that helps schools adopt and maintain sexual health programs. It offers more than 60 resources, such as guides, tips, and templates, to make the process easier for schools.

How does the study work?

Participating school districts will be randomly assigned to start using iCHAMPSS in either the Fall or Spring during the first two years of the study (2025-2026 and 2026-2027). All districts will have iCHAMPSS by the end of the second year.

A District Coordinator, identified by the district, will be asked to complete confidential surveys: one at the start of year and a follow-up survey at the end of each semester. Each survey will take about 15-20 minutes and can be completed at your convenience on any device with internet access.

Participants will receive $25 in compensation for each completed survey or interview.

Have questions? Please contact Ana Belén Zelaya, Texas is Ready Program Manager, at [email protected] or fill out the interest and availability [form]([link removed]).

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Get Ready for the
8th Annual South Texas Summit!

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Join us for a dynamic event focused on advancing adolescent health. This year's summit will feature sessions on adolescent development, youth-friendly care, and positive development.

August 27, 2025- In person at Mission Event Center

August 28, 2025- Virtual

CE credits will be offered for multiple disciplines.

The full agenda is coming soon!

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Interested in sponsoring, exhibiting, or presenting a session? Contact Melanie Chasteen at [email protected]

Did you know that Texas is Ready provides direct, one-on-one support to school districts, charters, SHACs, and communities?

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School District Fact Sheet Webpage

Check out the latest School District Adolescent Sexual Health Fact Sheets, now available on our website. Don't miss out!

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Healthy Futures of Texas

Headquarters:
2300 W Commerce St #212
San Antonio, TX 78207

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Dallas Office:
2816 Swiss Ave
Dallas, Texas 75204

Austin Office:
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Austin, Texas 78752

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