H.B. No. 2110 aims to enhance public higher education in Texas by amending various sections of the Education Code. Key changes include expanding eligibility for students to enroll in dual credit courses at no cost, specifically allowing those who were educationally disadvantaged at any time during the current or previous four school years to qualify. Additionally, school districts and charter schools are required to determine student eligibility based on updated criteria and notify the relevant institutions. The bill also introduces the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program, which exempts eligible students from tuition and fees for dual credit courses.

Further amendments include clarifying the definition of "public junior college" and allowing the governing board of higher education institutions to adopt policies by reference. The bill also enables the coordinating board to use emergency rulemaking procedures to align funding formulas with legislative actions. The measurable outcomes for performance tier funding are updated to include various metrics related to student credentials and transfer rates. The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, with specific sections applying to tuition and fees charged for the fall semester of 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.0095, Education Code 61.003 (Education Code 61, Education Code 28)