Honorable John Zerwas, Chair, House Committee on Higher Education
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2231 by Fletcher (Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
The bill would amend the Education Code relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. The bill would move Hempstead and Royal ISDs to the Blinn College District service area, Waller ISD to the Lone Star College System District service area, and Brazos ISD to the Wharton County Junior College District service area. These districts could then work with those college districts to provide dual-credit courses. Costs may decrease or increase for these districts depending on the specific fees charged by the colleges for dual-credit courses.
Based on information provided by Blinn Junior College, Lone Star College, and Wharton County Junior College, implementing the provisions of the bill would not result significant fiscal impact.
Source Agencies:
701 Central Education Agency, 781 Higher Education Coordinating Board