Establishes the Applied Sciences Pathway program to allow high school students to earn diplomas and certificates concurrently.

The bill establishes the Applied Sciences Pathway program in Texas to enable students in grades 11 and 12 to concurrently earn high school diplomas and certificates from institutions of higher education. The program allows students to take courses in fields such as construction management and inspection, plumbing, and electrical work. The Texas Education Agency will approve partnerships between school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and institutions of higher education to provide these courses. The program will begin in the 2025-2026 school year.

Establishes the Applied Sciences Pathway program to allow high school students to earn diplomas and certificates concurrently.

The bill establishes the Applied Sciences Pathway program in Texas to enable students in grades 11 and 12 to concurrently earn high school diplomas and certificates from institutions of higher education. The program allows students to take courses in fields such as construction management and inspection, plumbing, and electrical work. The Texas Education Agency will approve partnerships between school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and institutions of higher education to provide these courses. The program will begin in the 2025-2026 school year.