Relating to a school district's grievance procedure and to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion duties and the loss of funding for public schools that fail to comply with those provisions.

SB 1565 prohibits Texas public school districts from assigning or requiring employees, contractors, or volunteers to engage in "diversity, equity, and inclusion duties," defined as actions based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation - except where required by law. It mandates school districts to adopt disciplinary policies for staff violating this prohibition and bans requirements for diversity statements or preferential consideration based on such statements. The bill directly affects all public K-12 school districts, their employees, and contractors, restricting how schools address DEI topics in instruction and hiring. It does not prohibit teaching about historical holidays or events that align with state curriculum standards. The bill remains pending in committee with no votes recorded.