Greta Díaz González Vázquez | KUT

Federal tax filings show the Texas Public Policy Foundation gave $70,000 to a university led by one of the content advisers guiding the drafting of the new social studies curriculum.

The process of rewriting the curriculum has been contentious, with some raising concerns about what it emphasizes. People who have been involved in the process say the changes are part of a conservative agenda and worry teachers will struggle to cover all the content.

In a meeting with faculty, the dean of the College of Liberal Arts said changes needed to be made before the next Texas legislative session, which starts in January 2027.

The district will continue to recognize Dolores Huerta Day on March 31 as a student holiday. Superintendent Matias Segura said staff will review curriculum following allegations of sexual abuse and assault by Chavez.

This is the latest move by the state to have more control over what is taught at public universities.

The affected departments include African and African Diaspora Studies; Mexican American and Latina/o Studies; Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies; and several others.

Department chairs in the college were sent an email announcing the creation of a committee that aims to restructure the college that officials said has become "overly fragmented."