Education-Governance
126. School Health Advisory Councils
Until the legislature removes sex education from the curriculum of public schools, the State of Texas should adopt changes to Texas Education Code 28.004 to:
a. Require every member of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to be appointed by the Board of Trustees.
b. Require at least 50% of the SHAC to be parents of students within the district, who are not related to district employees.
c. Require at least 50% of the parent attendees to be present for business to be conducted and be open to the public.
d. Require every school district to post:
i. SHAC meeting minutes.
ii. Full and fair disclosure of the contents of the human sexuality instruction.
iii. Proposed changes to health education.
e. Close loopholes in order to prohibit contraception distribution and demonstration.
f. Expand the grievance process to cover the entire section of Texas Education Code 28.004.