Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1727

Filed

Out of Senate Committee

4/26/11

Introduced

3/11/11

Voted on by Senate

5/5/11

Refer

3/23/11

Out of House Committee

Report Pass

4/26/11

Voted on by House

Engrossed

5/5/11

Governor Action

Refer

5/9/11

Bill Becomes Law

Caption

Relating to a fixed tuition rate program for certain students who transfer to a state university after completing an associate degree program.

Impact

The bill affects the Texas Education Code by amending it to include provisions for a fixed tuition rate for transferring students. Under SB1727, general academic teaching institutions are authorized to design programs that guarantee admission and fixed tuition rates for students who successfully complete an associate degree. This initiative is expected to enhance student retention and reduce financial uncertainty associated with transferring schools, thereby encouraging more students to pursue higher education degrees.

Summary

Senate Bill 1727, filed by Senator Zaffirini, establishes a fixed tuition rate program for students who transfer to a general academic teaching institution after completing an associate degree at a lower-division institution of higher education. The bill aims to facilitate the transfer process for students by guaranteeing them admission and a stable tuition rate. The primary goal is to promote access to higher education by providing a predictable financial framework that allows students to plan their education costs effectively.

Contention

While the bill promotes accessibility and financial predictability for students, it may spark discussions around state funding priorities and the allocation of resources between different institutions of higher education. Some opponents may argue that a fixed tuition rate could lead to higher costs for new incoming students or place a financial strain on the institutions if not managed correctly. The effectiveness of the program will depend significantly on how individual institutions implement these policies and how they balance their budgets while providing financial support to transfer students.

Latest SB1727 Activity

Companion Bills

TX HB2999

Identical Relating to a fixed tuition rate program for certain students who transfer to a state university after completing an associate degree program.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1107

Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.

TX SB1348

Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.

TX SB1564

Relating to developmental education courses and the assessment of student readiness under the Texas Success Initiative for public institutions of higher education.

TX SB1414

Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation training and examination for employees of certain programs for minors held on campuses of institutions of higher education; providing penalties.

TX SB1823

Relating to guaranteed student loans and alternative education loans.

TX SB1488

Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.

TX HB1206

Relating to training for members of governing boards of public junior college districts.

TX HB992

Relating to excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education.

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