Bill > HB753

This bill amends the Texas Education Code to prevent governmental entities or state officers from prohibiting high school courses that can earn college credit through specific examination programs. Specifically, if an accredited Texas higher education institution offers college credit for a course based on a student's performance on a College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam, an advanced placement (AP) test, or an international baccalaureate examination, then that course cannot be banned from being offered in high schools. The bill will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year and will take effect either immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the immediate effect vote. The primary goal appears to be ensuring that high school students have opportunities to earn college credits through recognized standardized testing programs, regardless of potential administrative restrictions.

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