Texas HB2850 establishes a tuition assistance program for public school teachers pursuing a master's degree to teach dual credit courses.

HB2850 creates a financial incentive program for public school teachers in Texas who commit to teaching dual credit courses. Eligible teachers must be enrolled in a master's degree program, hold a valid teaching certificate, and have been employed full-time by a public school for at least a year. Participants must agree to obtain the required master's degree and teach a dual credit course for five years. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will administer the program, setting tuition assistance amounts and delivering aid directly to institutions.

Texas HB2850 establishes a tuition assistance program for public school teachers pursuing a master's degree to teach dual credit courses.

HB2850 creates a financial incentive program for public school teachers in Texas who commit to teaching dual credit courses. Eligible teachers must be enrolled in a master's degree program, hold a valid teaching certificate, and have been employed full-time by a public school for at least a year. Participants must agree to obtain the required master's degree and teach a dual credit course for five years. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will administer the program, setting tuition assistance amounts and delivering aid directly to institutions.