Texas HB2893 authorizes public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in specific fields if they demonstrate a workforce need.

Texas HB2893 amends the Education Code to allow the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to authorize baccalaureate degree programs at public junior colleges. These programs must be in the field of applied science, including early childhood education, applied technology, or nursing, or in the field of education. Additionally, the college must demonstrate a workforce need for the program. The bill also limits the number of baccalaureate degree programs a public junior college can offer to eight. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 academic year.

Texas HB2893 authorizes public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in specific fields if they demonstrate a workforce need.

Texas HB2893 amends the Education Code to allow the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to authorize baccalaureate degree programs at public junior colleges. These programs must be in the field of applied science, including early childhood education, applied technology, or nursing, or in the field of education. Additionally, the college must demonstrate a workforce need for the program. The bill also limits the number of baccalaureate degree programs a public junior college can offer to eight. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 academic year.