Prohibited DEI & Instruction Policies & Procedures
Notice: This webpage provides access to district policies and procedures adopted in compliance with Texas Education Code §§11.005, 28.0022, and 39.008.
Overview
Under Texas Education Code (TEC) §39.008, as established by Senate Bill (SB) 12 of the 89th Texas Legislature, school districts are required to adopt and implement policies that restate and comply with TEC §§11.005 (Prohibition on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Duties) and 28.0022 (Certain Instructional Requirements and Prohibitions).
Under TEC §11.005, Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) is prohibited from assigning diversity, equity, and inclusion duties to any person. District employees, contractors, and volunteers are also prohibited from engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion duties at, for, or on behalf of the district. YISD has adopted policies and procedures for appropriate discipline, including termination, for individuals who intentionally or knowingly engage in or assign such duties
Under TEC §28.0022, YISD employees and contractors are prohibited from providing instruction or activities related to certain controversial topics and are subject to additional instructional requirements and prohibitions established by law.
Compliance with these laws requires the district to provide a physical and electronic copy of related policies and procedures to employees and contractors.
Description of Required Policies and Procedures
Policy | Relevancy | Adoption Date |
|---|---|---|
BJCF (LOCAL) - Superintendent: NonRenewal | Engaging or assigning DEI duties, as well as instructional activities prohibited by law, were included in the list of reasons the superintendent’s contract may be nonrenewed. | Scheduled 08/19/2026 |
BT (LEGAL) -Prohibition on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activities | This new legal framework addresses SB 12’s prohibition on DEI activities. Definitions and prohibited activities and certification requirements are included. | 10/28/2025 |
Adopted new provisions reflect that contractors may not engage in or assign instructional activities prohibited by law or DEI duties under SB 12. Violations will result in termination of the contract. | 10/28/2025 | |
DF (LEGAL) - Termination of Employment | The legal framework was revised to address the prohibition on DEI and prohibited classroom instruction | 10/28/2025 |
DFBB (LOCAL) - Term Contracts: Nonrenewal | Engaging or assigning DEI duties, as well as, instructional activities prohibited by law, were included in the list of reasons a term contract employee may be nonrenewed.in | 1/14/2026 |
DH (LOCAL) - Employee Standards of Conduct | Sections on Prohibited Classroom Instruction or Activities and Prohibited Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Duties were added. | 1/14/2026 |
Related Policy or Program Changes
Policy | Relevance | Adoption Date |
|---|---|---|
The legal framework was updated to include information regarding the required certifications to TEA. | 10/28/2025 | |
BT (LEGAL) - Prohibition on Diversity,Equity, and Inclusion Activities | This new legal framework addresses SB 12's prohibition on DEI activities. Definitions and prohibited activities and certification requirements are included. | 10/28/2025 |
CDC (LEGAL) - Other Revenues: Gifts and Solicitations | A district may not accept private funding for the purpose of developing a curriculum, purchasing or selecting curriculum materials, or providing teacher training or professional development related to a concept listed in Education Code 28.0022(a)(4)(A). | 6/23/2022 |
Adopted new provisions reflect that contractors may not engage in or assign instructional activities prohibited by law or DEI duties under SB 12. Violations will result in termination of the contract. | 10/28/2025 and 1/14/2026 | |
In providing instructional materials for each subject in the required curriculum and each grade level, the district protects students from obscene or harmful content as necessary for compliance with Education Code 28.0022. | 10/28/2025 | |
CQA (LEGAL) - Technology Resources: District, Campus and Classroom Websites | The list of required website postings was up dated to reflect that a district must post notice at least seven days before the date on which a meeting is held to discuss the certification of compliance with Education Code 11.005 and 28.0022. | 10/28/2025 |
DG (LEGAL) -Employee Rights and Privileges | Teachers may not be compelled to discuss a widely debated and currently controversial issue of public policy or social affairs and may not be subject to discipline for an allegation that they did so if they are using SBOE- approved instructional materials and teaching with fidelity. | 10/28/2025 |
EMB (LEGAL) -Miscellaneous Instructional Policies: Teaching About Controversial Issues | The legal framework at this code was updated with the information from Education Code 28.0022. | 10/28/2025 |
FOA (LEGAL) - Student Discipline: Removal by Teacher or Bus Driver | A teacher may not remove a student from class based on a single incident of behavior if the student is reasonably discussing certain debated and controversial topics, subject to Education Code 28.0022. | 10/28/2025 |
Other Supporting Documents and Information
Document | Relevance | Adoption Date |
|---|---|---|
Restates Policies DF and DH regarding Prohibited Classroom Instruction under TEC 28.0022, and warns employees of disciplinary action, including termination, for violations. | SY 2025-2026 | |
Describes parental rights and options as it relates to classroom instruction and includes information about the parent/student grievance process under Policy FNG. | SY 2025-2026 | |
Parents have the ability to access the district's approach to instruction, by semester, via instructional plans. These plans contain the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKs) covered by Subject, Semester, and Unit. Parents are also entitled to preview the school guidance and SEL curriculum which follows student support standards. This includes parental access to curriculum materials, lesson plans, scopes and sequences, or other instructional resources demonstrating compliance with Tex. Educ. Code § 28.0022. | SY 2025-2026 |
Questions or Requests for Printed Copies
If you are a YISD employee or contractor and have any questions about these laws, policies or procedures, or simply need to pick up your mandatory hard copy, please contact the individuals indicated below.
YISD Employees
Chief Human Capital Management Officer
Ysleta Independent School District
9600 Sims, El Paso, Texas 79925
915-434-0401
YISD Contractors & Volunteers
Interim Purchasing Director
Ysleta Independent School District
9600 Sims, El Paso, Texas 79925
915-434-0291