Texas House Bill HB3332

Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Caption

Relating to a study on the gap in student grade point averages resulting from the accessibility of dual credit courses to public high school students.

Impact

The study proposed by HB3332 is intended to provide insights that could inform future legislation aimed at improving educational equity. By examining the relationship between dual credit course accessibility and student performance, the bill seeks to highlight educational disparities that may exist within the state's public high school system. The findings could potentially lead to reforms that enhance funding and access to dual credit courses for disadvantaged students, thereby aiming to improve their academic outcomes.

Summary

House Bill 3332 aims to address disparities in the accessibility of dual credit courses for public high school students in Texas. The bill mandates a comprehensive study conducted by the Texas Education Agency, in coordination with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, focusing on how the accessibility of these courses impacts the grade point averages (GPAs) of educationally disadvantaged students across both rural and urban school districts. The bill outlines specific parameters for the study, including funding sources for dual credit courses and the socioeconomic factors influencing enrollment in these programs.

Contention

While the bill itself does not seem to face significant opposition, it highlights ongoing concerns regarding educational inequity in Texas. Advocates may push for increased focus on disparities experienced by students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. The study's recommendations, based on its findings, could lead to further debates over educational funding and resources, potentially stirring contention as different interest groups weigh in on proposed changes following the study's completion.