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To the Administrator Addressed (TAA) Correspondence

Senate Bill 1191: Calculation of High School Grade Point Average

Background

Senate Bill (SB) 1191 requires, rather than permits, the commissioner to develop a standard method for computing a student’s high school grade point average (GPA) that provides for additional weight to be given to certain high school courses.

Adopted Rule

The adopted rule, , is now published and reflects requirements added by Senate Bill 1191, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. The rule identifies minimum requirements for school districts when computing a student's high school grade point average. The rule became effective on September 23, 2026, and was adopted with changes since published as proposed. The new rule will apply beginning with the cohort of students who enter grade 7 in the 2027–2028 school year.

The rule requires school districts to assign GPA weights in alignment with the following requirements:

  • All Advanced Placement (AP) courses, International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, OnRamps dual enrollment courses, and non-career and technical education (CTE) dual credit courses receive weights that are equal to one another.
  • CTE dual credit courses receive a weight that is less than the weight assigned to AP courses, IB courses, OnRamps dual enrollment courses, and non-CTE dual credit courses.
  • Honors courses receive an additional weight that is determined locally if a school district offers honors courses.

Questions

For questions or additional information, please submit a Curriculum Request Form through the T. Answers to frequently asked questions are available in the SB 1191 FAQ document linked on the Foundation High School Program webpage.