TX
Texas Senate Bill SB1549

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1549

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/09  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the calculation by a school district of a high school student's grade point average.

Impact

This bill, if enacted, will significantly influence how GPAs are computed and consequently affect university admissions processes. It directly ties the GPA calculation methods of high school education to university eligibility, which underscores the importance of maintaining a uniform standard across all educational institutions. The goal is to avoid discrepancies that could arise from different grading practices among diverse school districts, thus aiding students during the college application process.

Summary

SB1549 is a legislative bill aimed at standardizing the method by which school districts in Texas calculate high school students' grade point averages (GPA). The bill mandates that if the Texas Commissioner of Education develops a standard method for GPA calculation, all school districts must adopt this method. This uniformity is intended to ensure consistency across the state educational system, especially for universities considering applicants from various districts that may apply different grading standards.

Contention

There may be contention surrounding the specific methods that will be developed for GPA calculation and whether they adequately account for varying academic rigor across different schools. Discussions could arise regarding how the new standards will affect students who may have different educational backgrounds, particularly those from private schools that follow distinct curricula. Critics may argue that applying a single standard could overlook the nuances of individual school's educational performance and student achievements.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1861

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX HB681

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX HB2615

Relating to the operation by a school district of a foundation and trade diploma program to provide eligible high school students with educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.

TX HB3141

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX HB4691

Relating to public school accountability, including performance standards and sanctions and public high school graduation requirements.

TX HB1267

Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.

TX HB3011

Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.

TX HB509

Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.

TX HB1326

Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.

TX HB4363

Relating to the establishment of the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.