The bill, S.B. No. 1191, mandates the development of a standard method for calculating high school grade point averages (GPAs) in Texas. It requires the commissioner of education to create a method that assigns additional weight to honors courses, advanced placement courses, international baccalaureate courses, and dual credit courses. Notably, the bill specifies that equal additional weight must be given to advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and dual credit courses.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing law to clarify that school districts are required to use the standard method developed by the commissioner for GPA calculations. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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