SRC-AAA, HRD C.S.S.B. 128 75(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterC.S.S.B. 128
By: Haywood
Finance
2-20-97
Committee Report (Substituted)


DIGEST 

Currently, Midwestern State University (MSU) offers radiological sciences
degree via teleconferencing to Air Force personnel stationed out-of-state
at residential tuition rates.  In order to qualify for the residential
tuition rates, the Air Force personnel must have been stationed at a base
in Texas upon enrolling in the program.  Other branches of the military
have indicated interest in MSU's radiological sciences degree.  This bill
would allow MSU to offer courses in radiological sciences via
teleconferencing to personnel in all branches of the military. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, C.S.S.B. 128 authorizes the governing board of Midwestern
State University (board) to set the tuition rates for the United States
military personnel enrolled in the bachelor of science or master of
science degree program in radiological sciences at Midwestern State
University. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.   Amends Section 54.058(h), Education Code, to authorize the
governing board of Midwestern State University (board) to set the resident
and nonresident tuition rates for the United States military personnel
enrolled in the bachelor of science or master of science degree program in
radiological sciences at Midwestern State University at  rates the board
considers appropriate. Authorizes the board to exempt those military
personnel from paying required fees.  Sets forth the amount of tuition to
be charged to a resident member of the armed forces under this subsection.
Provides that military personnel enrolled in one of the programs by
instructional telecommunication are entitled to pay tuition provided by
the board under certain conditions. 

SECTION 2.   Provides that this Act applies beginning with the 1997 fall
semester. 

SECTION 3.   Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.


SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE CHANGES

Amends Section 1, Section 54.058(h), Education Code, to authorize the
governing board of Midwestern State University to set the resident and
nonresident tuition rates for the United States military personnel
enrolled in the bachelor of science or master of science degree program in
radiological sciences at Midwestern State University at certain rates.
Sets forth who is entitled to pay tuition.