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TX HB5062

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Leach

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public institutions of higher education must award undergraduate course credit toward foreign language requirements for students who successfully completed a dual credit computer science course in high school

  • The exemption does not apply to students majoring in a foreign language, who would still need to complete traditional foreign language coursework

  • Applies to students initially enrolling in undergraduate programs at public institutions beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year

  • Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to award certain course credit for a dual credit course in computer science.

Education

Last Action

Withdrawn from schedule

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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