House Bill 5 (HB 5), signed into law in 2013, renovates high school testing requirements and provides students with increased flexibility in course selections for their graduation plan. This flexibility allows students to select a focused graduation plan, or endorsements, which creates strands of learning for students as they complete their high school plan, which includes the following:

• 26 credits (The Foundation High School Program with endorsement)

• Five End-of-Course Exams (English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, U.S. History)

• In rare cases, or by ARD Committee determination, students may graduate on the Foundation Only program with parent/guardian, principal, and counselor approval. This decision can be decided after a student's sophomore year.

• Hand Only CPR

• Speech Proficiency Requirements

• Peace Officer Training

• Beginning with the Class of 2023 -- Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TAFSA)

For more information, go to Graduation Requirements.