Relating to the development and use of instructional modules and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking.

SB 196 requires Texas public school districts to use state-developed instructional modules on preventing sexual abuse and sex trafficking in health classes starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The modules must cover topics including abuse prevention strategies, reporting procedures, trafficking recruitment tactics, and healthy relationship boundaries. School districts must provide parents written notice about the curriculum, including the right to review materials and opt their child out of the instruction. This bill directly affects public school students, parents, and school districts across Texas.