H.B. No. 2768 aims to establish a state information technology apprenticeship credential through public junior colleges and technical institutes in Texas to address workforce shortages in the information resources sector. The bill introduces Section 2054.0702 to the Government Code, which allows state agencies to collaborate with educational institutions to create programs that lead to this credential. These programs must be approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and include a one-year apprenticeship with relevant state agencies or organizations involved in significant information resources projects.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the executive director update the department's career ladder program to allow an associate degree combined with the new credential to substitute for a four-year degree. It also requires a review of the state's position classification plan to ensure job descriptions reflect this change. If the programs are not fully funded through tuition, state agencies are permitted to use available funds and seek external donations to support the initiative. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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