HB 629

relating to advanced placement courses that may be offered by a
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Subchapter A, Chapter 28, Education Code, is
amended by adding Section 28.0091 to read as follows:
Sec. 28.0091.  ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE STANDARDS.  (a)  A
school district may offer an advanced placement course only if the
(1)  the school laws of this state; and
(2)  the essential knowledge and skills adopted by the
State Board of Education for the applicable subject area.
(b)  The State Board of Education shall review each advanced
placement course offered by a school district to ensure compliance
SECTION 2.  Section 28.023, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:
(a-1)  For purposes of this section, a board of trustees may
approve only an advanced placement examination that is for an
advanced placement course offered in accordance with Section
SECTION 3.  This Act applies beginning with the 2025-2026
SECTION 4.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2025.