Senate passes House-backed Applied Sciences Pathway program for high school certificates

May 29, 2025

The Senate passed House Bill 20 to create an Applied Sciences Pathway allowing 11th and 12th graders to earn industry certificates in 20 targeted trades; the bill includes a six-year sunset and testing requirements.

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The Texas Senate passed House Bill 20 on final passage, creating an Applied Sciences Pathway program to let high school juniors and seniors complete certificates in targeted, high-demand trades while still in high school.

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