By: Bell, et al. (Senate Sponsor - Deuell) H.B. No. 842
(In the Senate - Received from the House May 6, 2013;
May 7, 2013, read first time and referred to Committee on
Education; May 15, 2013, reported adversely, with favorable
Committee Substitute by the following vote: Yeas 9, Nays 0;
May 15, 2013, sent to printer.)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.B. No. 842 By: Duncan
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the provision of certain opportunities to career and
technical students by public school districts under the college
credit program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 28.009, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:
(a-1) A program implemented under this section may provide a
student the opportunity to earn credit for a course or activity,
including an apprenticeship or training hours:
(1) that:
(A) satisfies a requirement necessary to obtain
an industry-recognized credential or certificate or an associate
degree; and
(B) is approved by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board; and
(2) for which a student may earn credit concurrently
toward both the student's high school diploma and postsecondary
academic requirements.
SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2013-2014
school year.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2013.
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