Across the state, we’ve seen significant growth in the number of students taking dual credit or dual enrollment courses while in high school. Dual credit coursework is used as a college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) indicator in 2019 accountability calculations across all three domains. Students who complete three college credit hours in English language arts or mathematics, or nine college credit hours in any subject area, earn CCMR credit.
When monitoring the CCMR progress of your students, especially dual credit completion, ensure that you are aware of the following points:
See Chapter 1 – 2019 Accountability Overview for a summary of the three accountability domains.
House Bill 1638 (85th Legislature) requires that all ISDs have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) detailing the dual credit partnership between the institute of higher education (IHE) and the ISD. Also any new, revised, or renewed dual credit MOU or articulation agreement must be publicly posted and include the following:
To read more about House Bill 1638, read the To the Administrator Addressed letter from TEA. Earning college credit while in high school can be complex. Students, families, and educators need adequate information to consider the many options. Common dual credit questions include:
These and others are answered in an overview from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. TEA's Dual Credit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) also includes answers to common questions received from students, parents and guardians, teachers, and administrators. It has been revised to include new rules established as a result of the most recent legislative session. If you're unable to find the answer you're looking for, please submit your questions to advancedacademics@tea.texas.gov.
Texas Statewide Goals for Dual Credit