VISD board approves new high-school courses for 2025'26, delays three independent-study scripture courses over missing TEA training

The Victoria Independent School District board on Jan. 16 approved a slate of new and reactivated high-school courses for the 2025'26 school year but voted to exclude three independent-study English course numbers tied to Hebrew scriptures and the New Testament because required training specified in state statute has not been developed. The motion to approve all listed courses except the three independent-study English courses passed 4'to'3.

Ms. Justice, a curriculum staff member, presented the proposed catalog additions, which include new core courses, CTE pathways and multiple dual-credit options developed in partnership with Victoria College. She told the board the district had proposed the college-board AP and dual-credit expansions to create clearer CTE pathways and to crosswalk college credit back to high-school credit.

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