Bill > HB4320

This bill modifies the Texas Education Code to explicitly allow dual credit courses to be offered through remote instruction. Dual credit courses are classes that simultaneously provide high school and college credit, enabling students to earn college credits while still in high school. The bill adds a new subsection to Section 28.009 of the Education Code, stating that dual credit courses can be delivered remotely, which expands the flexibility of how these courses can be taught. The legislation will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, and it can take immediate effect if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature. If it does not receive the necessary votes for immediate implementation, the bill will automatically take effect on September 1, 2025. This change potentially provides more educational opportunities for students by allowing them to take dual credit courses remotely, which could be particularly beneficial for students in rural or underserved areas, or those with scheduling or transportation constraints.

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