The bill, H.B. No. 3920, proposes the addition of Subchapter K to Chapter 51 of the Occupations Code, which focuses on the recognition of career and technology education programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. It defines "career and technology education program" to include programs under the Education Code and those deemed similar by the department, offered by institutions of higher education or private schools. The bill mandates the commission to adopt rules for recognizing these programs, which will include criteria for how completion of such programs will contribute to licensing, eligibility for instructors, and standards for essential knowledge and skills, with specific requirements for classroom instruction and practical components.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of consulting with the Texas State Technical College and relevant interest groups when developing the initial standards for these education programs. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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