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 GPA calculations across these course types.

The bill also requires school districts to utilize the standard method developed by the commissioner for computing GPAs. This replaces the previous language that allowed the commissioner to develop a method at their discretion. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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