Schools; program of character education; Teaching Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Virtue, and Excellence (THRIVE) Act; requiring the State Department of Education to develop a character traits and personal skills education curriculum; effective date; emergency.

Summary

The THRIVE Act directs the State Department of Education to create a statewide character‑building program for pre‑K through 12th grade, covering 15 listed virtues. School districts must adopt the program, publish materials, and give parents the option to withdraw their children. The bill also provides technical assistance, a grant pilot, and annual compliance reporting.

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