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Millions of Texas students may no more be needed to learn about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and disabled rights activist Helen Keller.

The State Board of Education is streamlining the curriculum and some lessons won't make the cut. The changes are being made as the 15-member board thinks students are required to learn about too many historical figures. But girls' leadership organizations, like the Girl Scouts of Central Texas, don't think this is the way to simplify the curriculum.

"I wasn't surprised, I was shocked," said Lolis Garcia-Baab, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer with the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.

Girl Scouts have a saying that if a girl can see if she can be it. Which is why they don't want to see two female role models removed from the Texas social studies curriculum.

"It bothers me that women are so easily and readily removed from the history books," said Garcia-Baab.

Garcia-Baab has spent a lifetime with the Girl Scouts organization. She doesn't like the message this sends to young girls.

"The message to me is basically you're not important enough," said Garcia-Baab.

She also questions what instigated the curriculum change.

"It seems a little politically motivated which is disturbing," said Garcia-Baab.

The Texas Board of Education voted to remove Hillary Clinton from required social studies lessons. It would save 30 minutes of instruction time and is part of an effort to streamline the curriculum.

"She is the first woman to run for President from a major party and we're not giving Clinton her due. That to me is a mistake," said Garcia-Baab.

The board also voted to save another 40 minutes of instruction time by pulling required lessons about Helen Keller.

"It doesn't surprise me, but it kind of offends me," said Michele Vaughan, a Girl Scout, and troop leader.

A final vote on the changes is scheduled for November. That vote will determine whether Clinton and Keller will be required learning for millions of Texas students.

"What does that tell girls. That's the question we should be asking," said Garcia-Baab.

Between now and November the public can weigh-in on the changes.

Amendments can be made while the board decides if Clinton and Keller should be removed from the required social studies curriculum in Texas public schools. If they are eliminated from the curriculum Texas teachers will still be allowed to teach about the two women, but they will not be required to do so.

By Sowmya Sangam