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Digest
SB 1961 enhances postsecondary education and workforce data reporting by requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to publish employment and wage outcomes for graduates. It also mandates a biennial regional labor demand assessment, ensuring that public colleges align their programs with workforce needs. Additionally, the bill modifies performance-based funding for junior colleges, prioritizing high-demand career pathways​.
Author (1)
Paul Bettencourt
Co-Author (1)
Tan Parker
Contact the Author
Sen. Paul Bettencourt
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0107
Capitol Office:
CAP 3E.16
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