A learner may earn a performance acknowledgment on the learner's transcript for outstanding performance in a dual credit course by successfully completing at least 12 hours of college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit as part of the Texas core curriculum, and advanced technical credit courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0; or an associate degree while in high school.

A learner may earn a performance acknowledgment on the learner 's transcript for outstanding performance on a College Board Advanced Placement test or International Baccalaureate examination by earning a score of 3 or above on a College Board Advanced Placement examination or a score of 4 or above on an International Baccalaureate examination.