The bill, S.B. No. 2310, aims to enhance transparency regarding the requirements for completing certificate and degree programs at public institutions of higher education in Texas. It introduces a new section, 61.07771, to the Education Code, which mandates the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to adopt rules that require institutions to clearly outline and make accessible the requirements for their programs. This includes ensuring that information about prerequisites, non-course requirements, and any different tracks for completing programs is available on various institutional websites.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that institutions must post the minimum requirements for transfer students on their websites. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is required to implement these rules by January 1, 2026, and public institutions must comply starting with the 2026-2027 academic year. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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