SB 9 & HB 1525

Texas Senate Bill 9 Information for Parents & Guardians

According to Texas Senate Bill 9, Lockhart ISD is required to provide instruction relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking.  With guidance from the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), the Board of Trustees has approved the curriculum that will be used to teach each of these topics and has determined the grade level(s) that will receive instruction on each of these topics.  

As a parent/guardian, you have the right to preview the curriculum(s) at any time.  Before a student may be provided with instruction related to child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking, Lockhart ISD must obtain written consent from the student’s parent/guardian. 

 Please note: not all topics are covered at every grade level.

UNDER FURTHER REVIEW 

"Speak Up, Be Safe" by the Center for Child Protection | Child Abuse Prevention

"Healthy Relationships" by the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center | Dating Violence Prevention

Texas House Bill 1525 Information for Parents & Guardians

According to Texas House Bill 1525, Lockhart ISD is required to provide instruction relating to human sexuality.  With guidance from the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), the Board of Trustees has approved the curriculum that will be used to teach each of these topics and has determined the grade level(s) that will receive instruction on each of these topics.  

As a parent/guardian, you have the right to preview the curriculum(s) at any time.  Before a student may be provided with instruction related to human sexuality, Lockhart ISD must obtain written consent from the student’s parent/guardian. 

 Please note: not all topics are covered at every grade level.