BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	S.B. 163
88R1819 ANG-F	By: Campbell; Hughes
	Education
	3/27/2023
	As Filed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

Current legislation requires school districts to notify parents or guardians of their right to opt their child into sexual education courses. Previously the burden was on the parent to submit to the school their wish to opt their child out of sexual education courses. This bill seeks to remove the expiration date that was attached at the original passing of the opt-in requirement.

S.B. 163 repeals the expiration date of August 1, 2024, from the written notice opt-in requirement for students to receive sexual education.

As proposed, S.B. 163 amends current law relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 28.004(i-3) (relating to the expiration of Subsection (i-2) (relating to the requirement of parental consent before providing a student with human sexuality instruction) on August 1, 2024), Education Code.

SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2023.