Relating to a requirement that a full TEXAS grant be awarded to each eligible applicant in an academic year.
Impact
If passed, SB1927 would enhance the financial support provided to eligible students by ensuring that they receive the full grant amount they qualify for, regardless of their financial situation. This change is significant as it removes previous conditions that may have limited grant awards based on need. Additionally, it reinforces the importance of state funding for higher education, particularly for low-income students in Texas. The bill aims to ensure that education remains accessible and equitable.
Summary
SB1927 aims to amend the Texas Education Code by mandating that eligible institutions of higher education award the full amount of a TEXAS grant to each eligible applicant for an academic year. The bill addresses the funding process and the obligations of educational institutions regarding grant awards. Specifically, it requires institutions to determine the total necessary funds for granting the full award before each academic year, and to proceed with the allocation without referencing mitigating factors such as financial need.
Contention
There may be points of contention surrounding the implications of ensuring full grant awards to all eligible students. Some stakeholders could argue about the sustainability and funding capabilities of the institutions to meet this requirement without compromising their financial health. Concerns may also arise regarding how institutions will adjust their budgets to accommodate this mandate, particularly if it leads to increased expenses, without clear funding guarantees from the state.
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Relating to accountability of institutions of higher education, including educator preparation programs, and online institution resumes for public institutions of higher education.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.