Relating to a review and revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the science curriculum by the State Board of Education.

HB 5589 requires the Texas State Board of Education to review and update science curriculum standards by March 1, 2026. The bill mandates that the revised curriculum must be relevant to student learning, up-to-date, and aligned with national and state science education standards. This affects all Texas public school students and educators by setting new requirements for the state’s science curriculum framework. The review process expires on September 1, 2026, and the bill takes effect either immediately (if passed with a two-thirds vote) or September 1, 2025.