TX HB2689

Establishes a pilot program through the Texas Education Agency for intensive workforce readiness adult education, enabling adults to earn a high school diploma or equivalency certificate along with career and technology training

Requires participating programs to provide at least one industry certification or license and at least one certification in a high-demand occupation as identified by the local workforce development board

Allows the commissioner to grant additional charters beyond the existing 10-charter cap specifically for entities providing this intensive workforce readiness adult education pilot program

Mandates applicants identify their local workforce development board, high-demand occupations in their area, and all industry certifications or licenses participants can earn through the program

Requires the Texas Education Agency to establish and implement the pilot program by September 1, 2026, with the act taking effect immediately upon two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025