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Texas High School Graduation Reform: HB 5 Overview & Impact

Learn about the changes brought by House Bill 5 in the Texas high school system, including reduced testing, new diploma options, and local control initiatives. Explore the endorsement programs, distinguished achievement levels, and performance acknowledgements available under the new paradigm. Discover how students and parents can customize their education paths and the opportunities for locally developed CTE courses and activities.

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Texas High School Graduation Reform: HB 5 Overview & Impact

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  1. The Current/Old System • Default was 26 credit Recommended High School Program • 4x4 – Four credits of Math, Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts • Students could opt out to a 22 credit “Minimum” High School Diploma • Parents and counselor had to agree • Parent had to sign “notice of RHSP benefits form” – intended to discourage, and the student had to meet one of the following: • Student had to have completed two credits in each of the core subjects, or • Be 16 years old, or • had failed to have been promoted to grade 10 one or more times. • “Minimum” students were prohibited by law from enrolling in 4yr public universities

  2. House Bill 5 – General Overview • Reduces High-Stakes Testing in High School • Establishes a New Diploma with Options for Students • Emphasizes Collaboration between Public Ed, Higher Ed and Business Community • Increases Local Control

  3. HB 5 Graduation Plans – New Paradigm • HB 5 creates a 22 credit Foundation Diploma with the ability to add: • One or more of five Endorsements, and • Distinguished Level of Achievement designation; and/or • Performance Acknowledgements • Students/Parents select endorsement with relevance rather than all starting on a single plan and having to opt out. • Effective for 2014-2015 freshmen but students enrolled in high school prior to 2014-2015 can choose the new or old grad plans

  4. Endorsements • STEM – Science Technology Engineering & Math • Business & Industry • Public Services • Fine Arts • Multi-Disciplinary • Students and Parents select an Endorsement Diploma Program • Students are not locked into an Endorsement and may change programs

  5. Locally Developed CTE Courses/Activities • Allows districts to offer courses, apprenticeships or training hours needed to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate • District must partner with higher education,local business, labor, and community leaders to develop and provide the course • Does not require state approval

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