This page brings together all parent-facing information related to Texas Senate Bill 12 (SB 12) and updates from the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Families can use this resource to better understand their rights, review state requirements, complete annual consent forms, and learn how to access or review their child’s instructional materials.
Our goal is transparency, clarity, and partnership. The tabs above are designed to help you make informed decisions about your child’s education while understanding how state law guides school processes.
Use the sections below to:
Understand what SB 12 requires.
Complete required consent forms.
Review instructional materials, curriculum, and surveys.
Texas Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), passed during the 89th Legislative Session, strengthens parental rights by outlining when schools must obtain annual parent or guardian consent for certain student services, activities, and surveys. It also reinforces parents’ ability to review instructional materials and be informed about how and when services are provided.
SB 12 applies to all Texas public schools and focuses on transparency, consent, and communication between schools and families.
Under SB 12, schools must obtain annual written consent from a parent or guardian before providing specific types of services or administering certain activities to students. Consent must be renewed each school year and applies to each enrolled student.
At a high level, SB 12 addresses three main areas:
