88S30134 JTZ-D
By: Leo-Wilson H.B. No. 15
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to review of advanced placement courses by the State Board
of Education and to the advanced placement courses and examinations
that may be offered by school districts.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 28.009, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsections (a-6) and (a-7) to read as follows:
(a-6) The State Board of Education shall review any advanced
placement course offered for compliance with:
(1) the school laws of this state; and
(2) the essential knowledge and skills adopted by the
board.
(a-7) A school district may only offer advanced placement
courses that comply with:
(1) the school laws of this state; and
(2) the essential knowledge and skills adopted by the
State Board of Education.
SECTION 2. Section 28.023, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:
(a-1) For purposes of this section, a board of trustees may
approve only an advanced placement examination that is for an
advanced placement course offered in accordance with Section
28.009.
SECTION 3. This Act applies beginning with the 2024-2025
school year.
SECTION 4. 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 on the 91st day after the last day of the
legislative session.