Tuesday was the first day of school for many North Texan students. School districts not only welcomed new students, they’re also managing new laws, from a bill ending DEI policies to another calling for parent-populated library book councils.

Dylan Vincent, 12, ran to join his friends at Seagoville Middle School on Tuesday morning, a welcome reunion after summer break. It was the first day of middle school for the seventh grader, which brought with it the uncertainties of a bigger campus and the challenges of new subjects.