Bill > HB2110

This bill makes several changes to public higher education in Texas, focusing on dual credit programs, funding formulas, and workforce alignment. It modifies eligibility for no-cost dual credit courses to include students in grades 9-12 who were educationally disadvantaged at any time during the current or previous four school years, and requires school districts to determine and report student eligibility. The bill redefines "public junior college" and allows the higher education coordinating board to adopt manuals or policies by reference as rules. It establishes a new framework for evaluating "credentials of value" by measuring the return on investment for students, considering factors like potential earnings, ability to recoup educational costs, and workforce needs. The bill also mandates coordination between state agencies to align career and technical education grant programs, requires enhanced workforce data reporting, and introduces a biennial regional labor demand assessment to help educational institutions better align programs with workforce needs. Implementation of various provisions will occur in stages, with some changes taking effect in the 2025-2026 and 2027-2028 academic years, aiming to improve educational and career opportunities for Texas students.

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