Texas Statutes
Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 51.968. Undergraduate Course Credit for High School Students Completing Postsecondary-Level Program

Sec. 51.968. UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPLETING POSTSECONDARY-LEVEL PROGRAM. (a) In this section:
(1) "Advanced Placement examination" means an examination administered through the Advanced Placement Program.
(2) "CLEP examination" means an examination administered through the College-Level Examination Program.
(3) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(4) "Institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, that offers freshman-level courses.
(5) "International Baccalaureate Diploma Program" means the curriculum and examinations leading to an International Baccalaureate diploma awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organization.
(b) Each institution of higher education that offers freshman-level courses shall adopt and implement a policy to grant undergraduate course credit to entering freshman students who have:
(1) successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program;
(2) achieved required scores on one or more examinations in the Advanced Placement Program or the College-Level Examination Program; or
(3) successfully completed one or more dual credit courses.
(c) In the policy, the institution shall:
(1) establish the institution's conditions for granting course credit, including the minimum required scores on CLEP examinations, Advanced Placement examinations, and examinations for courses constituting the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program; and
(2) based on the correlations identified under Subsection (f), identify the specific course credit or other academic requirements of the institution, including the number of semester credit hours or other course credit, that the institution will grant to a student who:
(A) successfully completes the diploma program;
(B) achieves required scores on CLEP examinations or Advanced Placement examinations; or
(C) successfully completes a dual credit course.
(c-1) In establishing the minimum required score on an Advanced Placement examination for granting course credit for a particular lower-division course under Subsection (c), an institution of higher education may not require a score of more than three unless the institution's chief academic officer determines, based on evidence, that a higher score on the examination is necessary to indicate a student is sufficiently prepared to be successful in a related, more advanced course for which the lower-division course is a prerequisite.
(c-2) In establishing the minimum required score on a CLEP examination for granting course credit for a particular lower-division course under Subsection (c), an institution of higher education may not require a score higher than the minimum score recommended by the American Council on Education for granting course credit for that examination unless the institution's chief academic officer determines, based on evidence, that a higher score on the examination is necessary to indicate that a student is sufficiently prepared to be successful in a related, more advanced course for which the lower-division course is a prerequisite.
(d) The policy adopted by an institution of higher education under Subsection (b) must provide that the institution may grant undergraduate course credit for a dual credit course only if the course is:
(1) in the core curriculum of the institution of higher education that offered the course;
(2) a career and technical education course; or
(3) a foreign language course.
(d-1) Subsection (d) does not apply to a dual credit course completed by a student as part of the early college education program established under Section 29.908 or any other early college program that assists a student in earning a certificate or an associate degree while in high school.
(d-2) The coordinating board, in coordination with the Texas Education Agency, shall adopt rules to implement Subsections (d) and (d-1). In adopting those rules, the coordinating board shall use the negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, and consult with relevant stakeholders.
(e) On request of an applicant for admission as an entering freshman, an institution of higher education, based on information provided by the applicant, shall determine and notify the applicant regarding:
(1) the amount and type of any course credit that would be granted to the applicant under the policy; and
(2) any other academic requirement that the applicant would satisfy under the policy.
(f) The coordinating board, in consultation with the Texas Education Agency, shall:
(1) identify correlations between the subject matter and content of courses offered by each institution of higher education and the subject matter and content of courses and examinations in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, the Advanced Placement Program, and the College-Level Examination Program; and
(2) make that information available to the public on the coordinating board's Internet website.
(g) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, an institution of higher education shall grant at least 24 semester credit hours or equivalent course credit in appropriate subject areas to an entering freshman student for successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The institution may grant fewer than 24 semester credit hours if the student received a score of less than four on an examination administered as part of the diploma program. The institution may grant fewer credit hours only with respect to courses that are substantially related to the subject of that examination.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 293 (S.B. 111), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049 (S.B. 5), Sec. 9.01(b)(3), eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 318 (H.B. 1992), Sec. 1, eff. June 3, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 729 (S.B. 1091), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (S.B. 1227), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Education Code

Title 3 - Higher Education

Subtitle A - Higher Education in General

Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education

Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 51.901. Liability Insurance for Operators of Atomic Energy Reactors

Section 51.902. Contracts for Teacher Training

Section 51.903. Archives; Certified Copies

Section 51.904. Street Closing

Section 51.904. Street Closing

Section 51.9045. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Section 51.905. State-Owned Museum Buildings

Section 51.906. Sequential Education Planning for Nursing Education

Section 51.907. Limitations on Number of Courses That May Be Dropped Under Certain Circumstances

Section 51.908. Faculty Compensation Policies

Section 51.909. Expulsion of Certain Foreign Students

Section 51.9091. Required Notification of Federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (Sevis) Regarding Withdrawal or Nonattendance of Certain Foreign Students

Section 51.9095. Student Compliance With Selective Service Registration

Section 51.910. Interviews for Historical Purposes and Collections of Rare Books, Original Manuscripts, Personal Papers, Unpublished Letters, and Audio and Video Tapes

Section 51.911. Religious Holy Days

Section 51.9111. Excused Absence for Required Military Service

Section 51.9112. Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Rotc) Program: Fees and Course Credit

Section 51.912. Equity Ownership; Business Participation

Section 51.913. Executive Search Committees

Section 51.914. Protection of Certain Information

Section 51.915. Academies of Mathematics and Science

Section 51.917. Faculty Members; Use of English

Section 51.918. Rural Health; Family Practice Residency Program

Section 51.919. HIV and AIDS Policy; Information Dissemination

Section 51.9191. Bacterial Meningitis Information for New Students

Section 51.9192. Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Required for Certain Students; Exceptions

Section 51.9193. Required Posting of Mental Health Resources

Section 51.9194. Required Information for Entering Students Regarding Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Services

Section 51.91941. Suicide Prevention Information Required on Student Identification Card

Section 51.9195. Information for Undergraduate Students Regarding Benefits of Timely Graduation

Section 51.920. Technology Transfer

Section 51.9201. Alternative Technology for Colonias

Section 51.921. Posting of Steroid Law Notice

Section 51.922. Mandatory Retirement Prohibited

Section 51.923. Qualifications of Certain Business Entities to Enter Into Contracts With an Institution of Higher Education

Section 51.924. Assessment Instruments Used for Admission Standards

Section 51.9241. Admission of Student With Nontraditional Secondary Education

Section 51.9242. Readmission of Student Who Withdraws to Perform Active Military Service

Section 51.9245. Admission of Person Receiving Athletic Scholarship

Section 51.9246. Compensation and Professional Representation of Student Athletes Participating in Intercollegiate Athletic Programs

Section 51.925. Religious Holy Days

Section 51.926. Payroll Deductions for Qualified Retirement Plans

Section 51.927. Energy Savings Performance Contracts

Section 51.9271. Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs in Educational and Housing Facilities

Section 51.928. Written Contracts or Agreements Between Certain Institutions

Section 51.929. Prohibition Against Certain Extensions of Credit by Certain Retail Stores

Section 51.930. National Student Exchange Program

Section 51.931. Right to an Academic Fresh Start

Section 51.9315. Protected Expression on Campus

Section 51.932. Motor Vehicles Owned and Used by State-Supported Institutions

Section 51.9325. Retirement Incentives

Section 51.933. Immunization Requirements; Exception

Section 51.9335. Acquisition of Goods and Services

Section 51.9336. Electronic and Digital Signatures

Section 51.9337. Purchasing Authority Conditional; Required Standards

Section 51.934. Assignment, Transfer, or Pledge of Compensation

Section 51.935. Disruptive Activities

Section 51.9355. Assistance Relating to Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, and Testing

Section 51.9356. Designation of Liaison Officer to Assist Students Who Are or Were in Foster Care

Section 51.9358. Designation of Support Services Liaison Officer to Assist Students

Section 51.936. Hazing

Section 51.9361. Risk Management Programs for Members and Advisors of Student Organizations

Section 51.9362. Overdose Awareness Training for Residential Advisors and Student Organization Officers

Section 51.9364. Certain Notations Required on Student Transcripts

Section 51.937. Immunity From Liability for Volunteers

Section 51.940. Student Debit Cards

Section 51.941. Purchase of Agricultural Products

Section 51.942. Performance Evaluation of Tenured Faculty

Section 51.943. Renewal of Faculty Employment Contracts

Section 51.945. Student Participation in Selection of Food Service Contracts

Section 51.946. Student Debit Cards at Private or Independent Institutions of Higher Education

Section 51.9461. Charges and Fees for Certain Payments at Private or Independent Institutions of Higher Education

Section 51.947. Payroll Deductions for Certain Organizations

Section 51.948. Restrictions on Contracts With Administrators

Section 51.950. Policy Regulating Student Travel

Section 51.951. Confidentiality of Certain Information Related to Purchase or Sale of Real Estate

Section 51.952. Student Health Insurance

Section 51.953. Certain Revenue Received From Student Health Center Services

Section 51.954. Disclosure of Sponsors of Contracted Research in Public Communications

Section 51.954. Disclosure of Sponsors of Research in Public Communications

Section 51.955. Prohibited State Agency Actions Related to Disclosure of Publicly Funded Research

Section 51.960. Grievance Rights on Certain Personnel Issues

Section 51.961. Leave Provisions for Employees of University System or Component Institution of System

Section 51.9611. Payroll Deductions for Employees of University System or Institution of Higher Education

Section 51.962. Merit Salary Increases

Section 51.963. Employee With Multiple Appointments

Section 51.964. Hiring of Certain Retirees

Section 51.9645. Prohibition Against Certain Activities by Financial Aid Employees

Section 51.965. Employee Notification

Section 51.966. Insurance Coverage

Section 51.967. Limitation on Educational Debt

Section 51.968. Undergraduate Course Credit for High School Students Completing Postsecondary-Level Program

Section 51.9685. Required Filing of Degree Plan

Section 51.96851. Learning Outcomes for Undergraduate Courses

Section 51.96852. Recommended Course Sequences

Section 51.96853. Transfer of Credit From Lower-Division Institutions of Higher Education; Articulation Agreements

Section 51.969. Eligibility for Scholarship; Statement Required

Section 51.970. Instructional Material for Blind and Visually Impaired Students and Students With Dyslexia

Section 51.9701. Assessment for Dyslexia

Section 51.9705. Notice Regarding Availability of Textbooks Through Multiple Retailers

Section 51.971. Compliance Program

Section 51.9715. Release of Student Academic Information

Section 51.972. On-Site Reclaimed System Technologies Curriculum

Section 51.973. Information Regarding Gang-Free Zones

Section 51.974. Internet Access to Course Information

Section 51.9741. Internet Access to Financial Transactions

Section 51.9745. Internet Access to Faculty Information

Section 51.9746. Internet Access to Employment Data

Section 51.975. Sharing of Underused Classrooms

Section 51.976. Training and Examination Program for Employees of Campus Programs for Minors on Warning Signs of Sexual Abuse and Child Molestation

Section 51.9761. Child Abuse Reporting Policy and Training

Section 51.977. Employment Policies for Certain Persons Employed by Medical and Dental Units

Section 51.978. Temporary Housing Between Academic Terms for Certain Students Formerly Under Conservatorship of Department of Family and Protective Services

Section 51.981. Off-Campus Workforce Education or Lower-Division Programs Requested by Employers