Health Education in Texas

In this first episode, HCWC Prevention Educators, Kiara, Vanessa, and Megan, introduce themselves and their hopes for the podcast. For the first time in 20 years, the Texas State Board of Education is considering making changes to health standards to include consent and healthy relationship programming. Join them as they discuss what it's like doing violence prevention work in Texas, why these changes are a big deal, and what you can do about it. 

Note: The upcoming Texas State Board of Education's final vote is the week of November 17-20, 2020. 

Find out who your representative is on the State Board of Education; https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home  

 

Resources: 

If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources  

 

References: 

What is a SHAC (School Health Advisory Council)? 

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/schoolhealth/sdhac.shtm#:~:text=A%20School%20Health%20Advisory%20Council,serve%20at%20the%20district%20level.&text=They%20can%20help%20parents%20and,stay%20healthy%20for%20a%20lifetime. 

Current proposed changes to Texas Education Standards: 

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Health_Education_TEKS_Review_Final_Recommendations.pdf