88R4523 ANG-D
 
  By: Campos H.B. No. 1291
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology
  applications curriculum for certain public school students.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 28.002(c-3), Education Code, is amended
  to read as follows:
         (c-3)  In adopting the essential knowledge and skills for the
  technology applications curriculum for kindergarten through grade
  eight, the State Board of Education shall adopt essential knowledge
  and skills that include coding, including coding for video games, 
  computer programming, computational thinking, and cybersecurity.  
  The State Board of Education shall review and revise, as needed, the
  essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications
  curriculum every five years to ensure the curriculum:
               (1)  is relevant to student education; and
               (2)  aligns with current or emerging professions.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.