TX SB1852

School districts and open-enrollment charter schools offering automotive technology courses must ensure those courses are accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Schools must submit accreditation applications through the Texas Education Agency and comply with all procedural guidelines established by the agency or ASE

The Texas Education Agency shall pay costs of required training, equipment upgrades, and application fees from appropriated funds to help schools attain accreditation

Schools cannot spend appropriated money on automotive technology courses until they submit a compliance certification report to the agency; however, schools may request up to two one-year extensions (through September 1, 2028) if demonstrating good faith effort toward accreditation

The commissioner of education must adopt implementing rules by December 1, 2025, with the requirements taking effect for the 2026-2027 school year