November 19, 2025 Committee of the Full Board Item 7

Discussion of Required Civics Training Program

November 19, 2025

COMMITTEE OF THE FULL BOARD: DISCUSSION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: NO ACTION

SUMMARY: This item provides an opportunity for the committee to receive an update on and discuss the structure of the required civics training program.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.4555(d). 

TEC, §21.4555(d) requires the State Board of Education (SBOE) to review and approve each civics training program developed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

The full text of statutory citations can be found in the links above.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND JUSTIFICATION: The 87th Texas Legislature, Second Called Session, 2025, passed Senate Bill (SB) 3 to require the commissioner to develop and make available civics training programs for teachers and administrators to facilitate the teaching of curriculum consistent with TEC, §28.002(h-2). SB 3 requires the State Board of Education to review and approve each civics training program that is developed. The SBOE must also annually review each civics training program. TEA entered into a contract with Education Service Center Region 18 for development of content related to the civics training program. Training content will be presented to the board for approval at a future meeting. 

Staff Member Responsible:
Shannon Trejo, Deputy Commissioner, Office of School Programs