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Texas House Bill HB3683

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3683

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Caption

Relating to a student's eligibility to participate in the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program.

Impact

The implementation of HB 3683 may lead to significant changes in state educational policies regarding financial aid for students. By ensuring that the eligibility criteria for the FAST program are clear and consistent, the bill seeks to remove potential barriers for students. This could facilitate a smoother transition for students pursuing higher education, ultimately increasing graduation rates and successful career placements.

Summary

House Bill 3683 aims to address a student's eligibility to participate in the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program. The bill is introduced with the intent to streamline and clarify the requirements for students seeking to transfer between institutions while receiving financial aid. This measure is likely designed to enhance the accessibility of educational opportunities for students who may be transitioning from community colleges to universities or between universities.

Contention

Debate around HB 3683 may center on the adequacy of support provided to students during the transfer process. Advocates of the bill are likely to argue that enhancing financial aid access through clearer eligibility criteria is a step in the right direction for student empowerment. However, detractors may express concerns regarding the sufficiency of the FAST program in meeting the diverse needs of transferring students, suggesting that while financial aid is crucial, additional resources and support services should also be considered.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 28. Courses Of Study; Advancement
    • Section: 0095
  • Chapter 48. Foundation School Program
    • Section: 308
  • Chapter 61. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
    • Section: New Section

Latest TX HB3683 Activity

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Companion Bills

TX SB895

Identical Relating to a student's eligibility to participate in the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program.

Previously Filed As

TX HB8

Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.

TX SB2539

Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.

TX HB272

Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB4402

Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments, the accountability rating system for assessing campus and district performance, public school career and technology education programs, and an extracurricular and cocurricular allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB1539

Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.

TX HB4330

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.

TX SB34

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.

TX HB4448

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.

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