H.B. No. 5636 amends Section 28.025(e-2) of the Education Code to enhance the reporting requirements for public school districts regarding high school performance acknowledgments earned by students. The bill mandates that, at the end of each school year, districts must report through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) the number of students enrolled in the foundation high school program, those pursuing the distinguished level of achievement, those enrolled in endorsement programs, and those who earned each type of performance acknowledgment. Notably, the language that previously stated districts should report only on students who were enrolled and pursuing certain programs has been deleted, while new requirements for reporting on endorsements and performance acknowledgments have been inserted.

This legislation is set to take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate implementation contingent upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature. If the necessary vote is not achieved, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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