Relating to certain public school instructional requirements and prohibitions and the incorporation of certain instructional activities as part of student coursework.

HB 781 requires Texas public school teachers and administrators to complete civics training focused on media literacy, objective discussion of current events, and classroom simulations of democratic processes. The bill prohibits disciplinary action against teachers who use state-approved instructional materials as intended and sets rules that teachers are not compelled to discuss controversial public policy issues, though they must do so objectively if they choose to. School districts may optionally incorporate student activities related to such topics (e.g., through extra credit) without requiring them. The bill directly affects public school educators and students across Texas by shaping classroom instruction on civic education and sensitive topics.