As they have since 2020, Texas public school students will learn about the Holocaust during Holocaust Remembrance Week from January 26-30.
Established by the Texas Legislature with Senate Bill 1828 in the 86th Legislative Session in 2019, Holocaust Remembrance Week serves to educate students about the Holocaust and inspire a sense of responsibility to recognize and uphold human value and prevent future atrocities.
“Holocaust Remembrance Week is a solemn reminder of the intense oppression of the Jewish people,” Governor Greg Abbott said. “Cecilia and I pray for those whose lives were taken then, and for peace to end antisemitism today. By learning about the history of our world and educating students about the horrific acts of violence and terror inflicted on the Jewish people, we can prevent such wickedness from ever taking place again. May we all take the time to honor the millions of people who were victimized or lost their lives during the Holocaust. Today and every day, Texas stands with the Jewish community and the people of Israel.”
