Common use of College Credit Program Clause in Contracts

College Credit Program. Each school district shall implement a program under which students may earn the equivalent of at least 12 semester credit hours of college credit in high school. On request, a public institution of higher education in this state, including a college district, shall assist the school district in developing and implementing a program. The college credit may be earned through: International baccalaureate, advanced placement, or dual credit courses; Articulated postsecondary courses provided for local credit or articulated postsecondary advanced technical credit courses provided for state credit; or Any combination of the courses described above. A program implemented under the college credit program may provide a student the opportunity to earn credit for a course or activity, including an apprenticeship or training hours: That satisfies a requirement necessary to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate or an associate degree; and is approved by the Coordinating Board; and For which a student may earn credit concurrently toward both the student's high school diploma and postsecondary academic requirements. Education Code 28.009(a)–(a-1) Dual Credit Course Limitations A dual credit course offered under this section must be: In the core curriculum of the public institution of higher education providing college credit; A career and technical education course; or A foreign language course. This requirement does not apply to a dual credit course offered as part of the early college education program established under Education Code 29.908 or any other early college program that assists a student in earning a certificate or an associate degree while in high school. Education Code 28.009(a-4)–(a-5) Payment of Costs A school district is not required to pay a student's tuition or other associated costs for taking a course under this section. Education Code 28.009(a-2)