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TX HB2321
TX HB2321Relating to the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average.
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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Texas Commissioner of Education develop a standardized method for calculating high school grade point averages (GPAs) with specific requirements. Previously, the Commissioner had the option to develop such a method, but this bill makes it mandatory. The new method must provide additional weight for advanced courses, specifically honors, advanced placement (AP), international baccalaureate (IB), and dual credit courses. Importantly, the bill stipulates that AP, IB, and dual credit courses must receive equal additional weight when calculating a student's GPA. All school districts in Texas will be required to use this standardized method for computing student GPAs. The Commissioner is directed to develop this method as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date, which will be either immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature or September 1, 2025, if the immediate vote threshold is not met. The goal appears to be creating a uniform, consistent approach to recognizing and valuing students' advanced coursework across the state's high schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Public Education (on 03/14/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2321 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB02321I.htm |
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