Texas leaders are pushing for changes at community colleges as lawmakers recommend tying funds to how successful the schools are at getting students to graduate.
State higher education leaders are pushing for the changes as community colleges face greater workforce demands and financial pressures. The commission’s report now goes to lawmakers, who are expected to file legislation on the matter next session.
A commission charged by the Texas Legislature recommends that lawmakers tie funding to how successful schools are at getting students to graduate or transfer to four-year universities.
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