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HB2517Introduced in the House

Relating To Higher Education.

IntroducedHouse Higher Education

Introduced by Andrew Garrett, District 22

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishes a statewide framework for the assessment and the award of academic credit for prior learning acquired through military service, workforce training, apprenticeships, professional certifications, and other structured learning experiences outside of traditional classrooms.

Where it stands

The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

February 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  2. Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 6

  3. Bill scheduled to be heard by HED on Friday, 02-06-26 2:05PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  4. The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

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