Bill > SB1191

This bill requires the Texas Commissioner of Education to develop a standardized method for calculating high school grade point averages (GPAs) that provides additional weight to certain advanced courses. Specifically, the bill mandates that the commissioner create a method that gives equal additional weight to advanced placement (AP) courses, international baccalaureate (IB) courses, OnRamps dual enrollment courses, and certain dual credit courses. The bill also specifies that the additional weight for dual credit courses should differ depending on whether the course is included in the Workforce Education Course Manual. While previously the commissioner could optionally develop such a method, this bill changes the language to require the commissioner to develop the standard method. All school districts will be required to use this standardized method for computing student GPAs. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or otherwise will take effect on September 1, 2025. The goal appears to be creating a more consistent and equitable way of calculating high school GPAs that recognizes the rigor of advanced coursework.

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