Bill: SB 331, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Higher Education
2nd Chamber Committee
House Higher Education
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| No |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Royce West
Sponsor(s)
Roberto Alonzo
Toni Rose
Bill Caption
Relating to the temporary approval of a private or independent college or university to continue to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, private or independent colleges and universities may be granted a temporary approval to participate in the tuition equalization grant program for up to two years after losing their accreditation while they seek new accreditation. This bill would allow a second two year renewal to be granted.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Allowing higher education institutions to avoid the consequences of their actions for extended periods of time removes accountability and incentives to comply with the rules established for the program. Actions have consequences and the state should not remove accountability measures for extended periods of time when it comes to programs that involve state funds. Because this violates our limited government principle, we oppose SB 331.
