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AN ACT
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relating to the development of measurable learning outcomes for |
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undergraduate courses at public institutions of higher education. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter Z, Chapter 51, Education Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 51.96851 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 51.96851. LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR UNDERGRADUATE |
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COURSES. (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" |
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has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. |
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(b) To foster a transparent student learning environment at |
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institutions of higher education and to facilitate the universal |
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articulation of undergraduate courses that are transferable for |
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credit among all institutions of higher education, each institution |
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of higher education shall identify, adopt, and make available for |
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public inspection measurable learning outcomes for each |
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undergraduate course offered by the institution other than: |
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(1) a course with a highly variable subject content |
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that is tailored specifically to an individual student, such as an |
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independent study or directed reading course; or |
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(2) a laboratory, practicum, or discussion section |
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that is an intrinsic and required component of a lecture course. |
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(c) An institution of higher education may adopt learning |
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outcomes for a course under this section that are the same as or |
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based on those identified for that course by the institution's |
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recognized accrediting agency. |
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(d) In consultation with institutions of higher education, |
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the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall adopt any rules |
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the coordinating board considers appropriate for the |
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administration of this section. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2011. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1726 passed the Senate on |
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April 28, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1726 passed the House on |
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May 23, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 142, Nays 0, one |
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present not voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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Approved: |
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Governor |