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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Each school district shall provide instruction to students in grade seven or eight in preparing for high school, college, and a career.
(b) The instruction must include information regarding:
(1) the creation of a high school personal graduation plan under Section 28.02121;
(2) the distinguished level of achievement described by Section 28.025(b-15);
(3) each endorsement described by Section 28.025(c-1);
(4) college readiness standards; and
(5) potential career choices and the education needed to enter those careers.
(c) A school district may:
(1) provide the instruction as part of an existing course in the required curriculum;
(2) provide the instruction as part of an existing career and technology course designated by the State Board of Education as appropriate for that purpose; or
(3) establish a new elective course through which to provide the instruction.
(d) Each school district shall ensure that at least once in grade seven or eight each student receives the instruction under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Education Code - EDUC § 28.016. Instruction in High School, College, and Career Preparation - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/education-code/educ-sect-28-016/
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