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HB 271

Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mary González and 1 co-sponsor

Texas requires higher education board to report on enrollment and success rates for students with disabilities to inform policy improvements.

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Bill Summary · HB 271

Legislative bill overview

HB 271 requires the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to prepare and submit a report analyzing enrollment patterns and academic success rates for students with disabilities in Texas higher education institutions. The bill mandates data collection on how effectively students with disabilities are accessing and completing postsecondary education across the state's college and university system.

Why is this important

Students with disabilities represent a significant portion of the college-age population, yet they often face barriers to enrollment and completion. This reporting requirement would provide state policymakers with concrete data to identify gaps in services, support, and accessibility, potentially informing future funding decisions and institutional improvements. The information could help the state design more effective disability services and support programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Data collection burden: Higher education institutions may face increased administrative costs and complexity in gathering, standardizing, and reporting detailed disability-related enrollment and success metrics across diverse campuses.
  • Privacy concerns: Collecting and aggregating individual disability data raises questions about student privacy protection and how sensitive health information will be handled and stored.
  • Undefined accountability mechanisms: The bill appears to require reporting but lacks clarity on what action the state will take with findings or how institutions will be held accountable for disparities identified in the data.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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