87R6434 KJE-D
 
  By: Blanco S.B. No. 2135
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to pathways to assist students in transitioning from high
  school to postsecondary education in cybersecurity.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter C, Chapter 61, Education Code, is
  amended by adding Section 61.09093 to read as follows:
         Sec. 61.09093.  CYBERSECURITY PATHWAYS. The board shall
  collaborate with the Texas Education Agency to develop pathways to
  assist students in transitioning from cybersecurity coursework or
  training in high school to a degree or certificate program in
  cybersecurity at an institution of higher education.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.