Bill > HB6

This bill fundamentally updates Texas education law by replacing the term "textbook" with "instructional materials" throughout various sections of the Education Code, broadening the scope to include a wider range of educational content and resources beyond traditional books. It establishes an "instructional materials allotment" to fund these materials and technological equipment for public schools, allowing school districts to use these funds for a variety of educational resources, including open-source materials and technology necessary for their use. The bill also revises the adoption and review cycles for instructional materials, introduces a pilot program for reduced assessment requirements in certain grades, and modifies graduation requirements related to end-of-course assessments, aiming to modernize the provision and use of educational resources for students.