S.B. No. 671
AN ACT
relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements
for a language other than English.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 28.025, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (b-21) to read as follows:
(b-21) In adopting rules under Subsection (b-1), the State
Board of Education shall adopt criteria to allow a student to comply
with the curriculum requirement for one credit under Subsection
(b-1)(5) by successfully completing a dual language immersion
program under Section 28.0051 at an elementary school.
SECTION 2. 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, 2017.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 671 passed the Senate on
April 18, 2017, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 671 passed the House on
May 9, 2017, by the following vote: Yeas 138, Nays 7, two present
not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor