The bill, H.B. No. 2321, mandates the development of a standardized method for calculating high school grade point averages (GPAs) in Texas. It amends Sections 28.0252(a) and (b) of the Education Code, specifying that the commissioner of education shall create this method, which must assign equal additional weight to advanced placement courses, international baccalaureate courses, and dual credit courses, while also providing extra weight for honors courses. The previous language that allowed the commissioner to develop this method has been changed to a requirement, ensuring that the standard method is established.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that school districts are required to use the GPA calculation method developed by the commissioner. The commissioner is tasked with creating this method as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.0252 (Education Code 28)