H.B. No. 2321 aims to establish a standardized method for calculating high school grade point averages (GPAs) in Texas. The bill mandates that the commissioner of education develop this method, which will assign additional weight to honors, advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and dual credit courses. Notably, the bill specifies that equal additional weight must be given to advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and dual credit courses, ensuring consistency in how these courses are valued in GPA calculations.

The bill also requires that school districts utilize the standard method developed by the commissioner to compute students' GPAs. This change is intended to create a more equitable and transparent system for evaluating student performance across different educational programs. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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