Texas HB5062 requires public higher education institutions to award foreign language course credit for successful completion of a dual credit.

Texas HB5062 amends the Education Code to require public institutions of higher education to award undergraduate course credit for a dual credit course in computer science towards satisfaction of a foreign language course requirement. This credit does not apply if the student's major is in a foreign language. The provision applies to students enrolling in an undergraduate program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5062 requires public higher education institutions to award foreign language course credit for successful completion of a dual credit.

Texas HB5062 amends the Education Code to require public institutions of higher education to award undergraduate course credit for a dual credit course in computer science towards satisfaction of a foreign language course requirement. This credit does not apply if the student's major is in a foreign language. The provision applies to students enrolling in an undergraduate program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.