Relating to the revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school social studies curricula to include instruction relating to the history of persons with disabilities.

SB 2612 requires Texas public schools to revise social studies curriculum standards by March 1, 2024, to include age-appropriate instruction on the history of persons with disabilities and the disability rights movement in the U.S. This bill directly affects all Texas public school students and educators by mandating specific content within existing social studies standards. The key provision is the State Board of Education’s obligation to update curriculum guidelines to ensure this historical and movement-based education is integrated. The bill takes effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2023, if not.