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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