SB 9 & HB 1525
Texas Senate Bill 9 Information for Parents and Guardians
According to Texas Senate Bill 9, Hutto ISD is required to provide instruction relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking. Hutto ISD, with guidance from the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), 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. Your child’s campus will share information regarding parent education opportunities that will be offered throughout the school year allowing you to preview the material(s) and ask questions of your child’s campus leaders. At least 14 days before each instructional presentation, your child’s campus will provide communication regarding the date(s) of each of these lessons.
Before a student may be provided with instruction related to child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking, Hutto ISD must obtain written consent from the student’s parent/guardian. Parents/Guardians will complete the SB9 Consent Form as part of Student Registration in Skyward Family Access. Please note: not all topics are covered at every grade level.
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Healthy Relationships and Introduction |
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Texas House Bill 1525 Information for Parent and Guardians
According to Texas House Bill 1525, Hutto ISD is required to provide instruction relating to human sexuality. Hutto ISD with guidance from the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) has approved the curriculum that will be used to teach this topic and has determined the grade level(s) that will receive instruction on this topic.
As a parent/guardian, you have the right to preview the curriculum(s) at any time. Your child’s campus will share information regarding parent education opportunities that will be offered throughout the school year allowing you to preview the material(s) and ask questions of your child’s campus leaders. At least 14 days before each instructional presentation, your child’s campus will provide communication regarding the date(s) of each of these lessons.
Before a student may be provided with instruction related to human sexuality, Hutto ISD must obtain written consent from the student’s parent/guardian. Parents/Guardians will complete the SB9 Consent Form as part of Student Registration in Skyward Family Access. Please note: not all topics are covered at every grade level.
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About the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is an advisory group composed of individuals who represent segments of the community. The group acts collectively to provide advice to Hutto ISD on aspects of the school district's health and wellness program. The local school health advisory council’s duties include recommending appropriate grade levels and methods of instruction for all of the topics mentioned above as part of meeting the requirements of SB9 and HB 1525.
If you are interested in serving on the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) and making recommendations about the curriculum used to teach these lessons, please visit the Hutto ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) webpage for more information.