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TX SB2840
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adam Hinojosa
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AI Summary
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Requires each Texas public university system administration to ensure at least one institution in their system offers competency-based baccalaureate degree programs in high-demand fields of study as determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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Caps the total cost of these competency-based bachelor's degree programs at $10,000 per enrolled student
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Subjects new program offerings to approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board under existing approval processes
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Authorizes the Coordinating Board to adopt rules necessary to implement and administer these requirements
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, with requirements applying beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year
Legislative Description
Relating to requiring that competency-based baccalaureate degree programs be offered at certain public institutions of higher education.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Education K-16
4/7/2025