Relating to eliminating the requirement for personal skills instruction in public schools.

HB 3579 eliminates the requirement for Texas public schools to teach "personal skills" as part of character education. The bill amends the Education Code by removing all references to personal skills (such as self-management and interpersonal skills) from the list of mandated character traits that schools must integrate into their curriculum. This change affects all public school districts and charter schools in Texas, which previously had to adopt programs covering these specific skills. The bill takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, unless it receives a two-thirds vote for immediate implementation. The law retains requirements for teaching character traits like courage, integrity, respect, and responsibility.