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SHACS Texas is Ready

WEBNow, school districts must implement the newly adopted Health Education TEKS, and SHACs have a key role to play in this process. request services. the basics. Start here …

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About Us Texas is Ready

WEBTexas is Ready believes that access to health education and resources better prepares young Texans and their families to make well-informed decisions about their sexual and …

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Parent Opt-in Requirements for Sex Education & Abuse Prevention

WEBLGBTQ youth are bullied at higher rates than their peers and subsequently have higher rates of mental health issues and suicidality. In this poll, 75% of Texans, …

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Request Services Texas is Ready

WEBmore about texas is ready services. School-based sex education is a key resource in large-scale support of adolescent sexual health. Parents are the first and most important …

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Back to School Frequently Asked Questions

WEBSeptember is Sexual Health Awareness Month and a time when students are kicking off a new school year. This academic year may look a little differently for …

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School Districts Texas is Ready

WEBIt can be used by schools and communities to identify areas of concern, improve adolescent health, and support access to health education and resources. The School District …

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How Does the SBOE Shape the TEKS

WEBThe first public hearing on the Health TEKS took place at the end of June, and public testimony occurred via Zoom from 9 a.m. to about 1 a.m. the following day. …

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Parents Texas is Ready

WEBBy serving on your district's school health advisory council, you can have a direct say in health education. The SHAC page on your school district's website should contain …

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Back to School FAQ Texas is Ready

WEBSeptember is Sexual Health Awareness Month and a time when students are kicking off a new school year. This academic year may look a little differently for some Texas public …

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How It Happened Texas is Ready

WEBTexas does not require health education in high school, but many school districts choose to offer elective health classes, which include sex education components. Some districts …

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Home 11/30 Texas is Ready

WEBTexas is Ready to lead in sex ed. Join the movement! Resources and more info for you on the site.

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Texas Organizations that are Changing the Map for Youth

WEBHealthy Futures of Texas, The Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, and the North Texas Alliance to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy in Teens (Ntarupt) have …

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How did the Legislative Session impact sex education

WEBAnother legislative session has come and gone. And by the time the gavel banged the session to a close on May 31, 2021, Texas lawmakers had voted in major …

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What Does Texas Law Say About Sex Education

WEBHealth education is required under state law in elementary and middle school but is elective in high school. Currently, the minimum curriculum standards for …

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The Time is Now to Speak Out for Sex Education!

WEBThe State Board of Education (SBOE) will be hearing public testimony on health and sex education curriculum standards on Tuesday, Sept. 8 and casting initial …

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Advocacy Texas is Ready

WEBSex education bills that passed into law . SB 442 by Hughes. This lengthy bill made a number of changes to the operations of school health advisory councils, increased …

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Family/ Community Texas is Ready

WEBschools and families working together to support student health. play here. key . conversations

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School District Fact Sheet Texas is Ready

WEBThe School District Adolescent Sexual Health Fact Sheet tool provides an overview of the adolescent sexual health landscape at the school district level. It can be used by …

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The Top 5 Moments from the September SBOE Hearing

WEBThe September meeting of the State Board of Education was a major moment in Texas history. As a result of the meeting, all Texas youth will receive critical …

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Blog Texas is Ready

WEBParent opt-in forms are already being distributed to students in some Texas school districts. Texas Is Ready is helping to ensure 1,494 views 0 comments. jr8891. Jun 29, 2021.

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How to Write and Deliver Change-Making Testimony

WEBSet the stage. Say your name, if you’re representing yourself or an organization, and if you’re for, against, or commenting on the matter at hand. Even if you …

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Why Should We Teach Consent

WEBIt’s a classic scene: on the front porch after a date. Boy gets fresh. Girl slaps boy. Refusal. The Texas State Board of Education is preparing to revise the minimum …

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