HB 2949
AN ACT relating to Celebrate Veterans Week in public schools.
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Designates the week of November 11th as Celebrate Veterans Week in Texas public schools, aimed at educating students about veterans' sacrifices and contributions to protecting American freedoms. During this week, schools are encouraged to promote awareness and recognition of veterans through educational programs, with the state education agency potentially coordinating efforts with other state agencies. The initiative will take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, providing schools a structured opportunity to honor and teach about military service.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to Celebrate Veterans Week in public schools. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter Z, Chapter 29, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 29.9076 to read as follows: Sec. 29.9076. CELEBRATE VETERANS WEEK. (a) To educate students about the sacrifices made by veterans to protect the freedoms enjoyed in this country, the week in which November 11 falls is designated as Celebrate Veterans Week in public schools. For purposes of this subsection, Sunday is considered the first day (b) The agency, in cooperation with other state agencies who voluntarily participate, may promote Celebrate Veterans Week through a coordinated program. Nothing in this subsection shall give any other state agency the authority to develop a program that provides instruction unless funds are specifically appropriated to SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2025-2026 SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to Celebrate Veterans Week in public schools.
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