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TX SB2431

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Campbell

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Texas institutions of higher education offering baccalaureate study abroad programs in non-English-speaking locations must provide students an option to earn foreign language credit as part of that program

  • The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is required to adopt rules defining which study abroad programs are covered and prescribing how students may earn foreign language credit

  • Requirements apply beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year

  • Act takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

  • Passed Senate 30-1 on April 24, 2025; passed House with amendment 76-60 on May 28, 2025; Senate concurred 29-2 on May 31, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to requiring foreign language credit opportunities for students enrolled in study abroad components or programs offered by certain institutions of higher education in this state.

Education

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/28/2025
Education K-163/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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