The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has formally recognized the Sports Field Management Association’s (SFMA) Turfgrass Science Certification as an approved Industry-Based Certification (IBC) for public school accountability in the 2025–2030 cycle. The credential appears on TEA’s new IBC List with IBC ID 1284 and is classified as a Tier 3 certification, with SFMA listed as the certifying entity.
This action means Texas high school students who earn the SFMA Turfgrass Science Certification can now help their campuses meet College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicators, since TEA uses approved IBCs as one of the measures in the student achievement domain of the state accountability system.