| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive | Neutral |
Relating to measures to support public secondary and postsecondary
American history and civics education, including the satisfaction
of curriculum requirements in American History at institutions of
higher education and the establishment of the American History and
Civics Project.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
SB 1889 would stipulate the type of American or Texas history courses can satisfy the six semester
credit hour requirement for the American history undergraduate requirement. Additionally, the bill would require the State Board of Education, in consultation with institutions of higher
education, to establish the American History and Civics Project
to strengthen American history and civics education at public high schools and institutions of higher education and encourage the development and effective use of
high-quality digital content and professional development
materials for use in American history and civics education at
public high schools and institutions of higher education.
Texas Action supports 1889. History and Civics are should be considered core subject matter in public education, including K-12 and higher education.