Rachel Osier Lindley | The Texas Newsroom

As students across Texas head back to school this week, their districts are grappling with how to comply with new state laws.

Senate Bill 12 restricts several diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Texas public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies geared toward restricting books about gender, sexuality and other politically polarizing topics. Both are slated to take effect Sept. 1.

"Our primary goal this summer has been to read and digest the new legislation and help translate it into our policy resources," said Joy Baskin, an associate executive director at the nonprofit Texas Association of School Boards, which serves districts across the state.

Senate Bill 12 prohibits schools from sponsoring gay-str

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