Board told students returning from non-accredited programs will need third-party credit-by-exam

Aug 11, 2026

Administration said students returning from non-accredited schools cannot automatically receive credit; staff proposed using third-party credit-by-exam options (Texas Tech, University of Texas) and will return to the board with a resolution to formalize the process.

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Staff described recurring situations in which students re-enroll after attending non-accredited programs and expect credit for prior coursework. Administration said teachers should not be asked to create credit-by-exam assessments and proposed third-party options such as Texas Tech and the University of Texas as the mechanism to grant recovered credit when appropriate.

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