TX HB4622

Texas Education Agency must conduct a study on student participation in career and technology education programs in five industry areas: Mobility & Transportation, Healthcare, Skilled Trades and Construction, Manufacturing, and Information Technology

Study must assess regional entry-level job demand for each industry, current student enrollment in related courses, and how many students pursue and complete industry-based certifications

Study must track post-graduation outcomes, including whether students entered the workforce in their certification field or enrolled in related programs at institutions of higher education

Study must identify which school districts offer these programs, middle and high school participation in career exploration pathways, and postsecondary institutions offering related fields of study by region

Report with findings and recommendations due to the legislature by December 1, 2026; the act expires September 1, 2027