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Advisory committee hears legislative interim work and major rule reorganization affecting student aid programs
Summary
John Wyatt briefed members on interim legislative activity including a select committee reviewing implementation of Senate Bill 37; agency staff described a major reorganization of THECB rules into new chapters for tuition/exemptions, programs, loan repayment and student loan programs and noted program changes such as an expanded Texas Armed Services Scholarship and a new paramedic exemption.
Members of the Financial Aid Advisory Committee received a legislative and rulemaking briefing that outlined interim legislative activity and a substantial reorganization of the coordinating board's student‑aid rules.
John Wyatt, senior director of government relations, told the committee the House and Senate formed select committees on civil discourse and freedom of speech in higher education and that those committees will review implementation of Senate Bill 37 and other interim charges. He said select-committee work is intended to run during the interim and report findings and recommendations before the next regular legislative session. Wyatt encouraged members to…
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