The Austin Independent School District trustees have unanimously approved a revised sexual education curriculum after months of debate among parents.
The modified 2019-2020 curriculum includes new and adjusted topic such as sexual orientation, gender expression and consent.
Current material for elementary school students was put together in 2010 and for middle schoolers in 2012.
The Austin ISD met on Monday night to address public comments on the issue, before unanimous approval.
Members of some groups, including religious advocacy group Texas Values, had said the material was inappropriate, particularly for younger children.
"The agenda itself – they're pushing an unfortunately radical agenda that in many cases is just not appropriate in the schools to be taught. Some of these topics probably shouldn't be taught at all," said David Walls, the vice president of Texas Values.
Others, such as members from the district's Student Health Advisory Council, supported the changes, recommending even more explanatory lessons.