Texas Education Agency, having reviewed 900 industry certifications, has released its list of Industry Recognized and Valued Certifications.
IBCs are part of movement to bolster reliance on third-party certifications to validate students have the knowledge necessary for employment.
Under TEC Section 48.156 the state is authorized to provide reimbursement to districts and open-enrollment charter schools to help defray the cost of IBC exams taken by students Grades 9-12..
Texas Education Agency decision to include HVAC Excellence Certifications their IBCs will allow Texas schools to align their programs with the largest, most recognized in HVACR industry, with over 400,000 tests administered..
Inclusion on this list means state Perkins funds can be used to defray cost on HVAC Excellence Certifications Heating, Electrical, & Air Conditioning Technology Student Outcome Assessments, and Employment Ready Certifications, Air Conditioning Electrical, Gas Heat, Heat Pumps, and Light Commercial Air Conditioning..
HVACR instructors can learn more about TEA's Industry Based and Valued Certifications, reimbursement policies, and much more, by visiting tea texas.gov.
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