Texas SB2847 amends the Education Code to allow for a core curriculum of fewer than 42 semester credit hours for bachelor's degree programs if it.

Texas SB2847 modifies the Education Code to allow the State Board of Education to approve a core curriculum of fewer than 42 semester credit hours for bachelor's degree programs if it accelerates student completion of workforce aligned credentials. The bill also allows for the transfer of core curriculum credits between institutions and permits the board to approve a smaller core curriculum for associate degree programs if it facilitates degree completion or credit transfer. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2847 amends the Education Code to allow for a core curriculum of fewer than 42 semester credit hours for bachelor's degree programs if it.

Texas SB2847 modifies the Education Code to allow the State Board of Education to approve a core curriculum of fewer than 42 semester credit hours for bachelor's degree programs if it accelerates student completion of workforce aligned credentials. The bill also allows for the transfer of core curriculum credits between institutions and permits the board to approve a smaller core curriculum for associate degree programs if it facilitates degree completion or credit transfer. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.