Funding haul transforms Texas community colleges with HB8

A bill passed in 2023 that took effect last year has proved a financial boon for the state’s community colleges, The Texas Tribune reported. HB8 sent a record $683 million to the state’s community colleges.As a result, community colleges have introduced free tuition and are reshaping how they are run and who is attending school.“HB 8, at its heart, was an attempt for the Leg...

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