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House Bill 8 was passed unanimously in the Texas Senate and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbot in June 2023. HB 8 calls for strengthening community colleges by establishing a new performance-based funding system that elevates and invests in credentials of value—including quality nondegree credentials (QNDCs).
The legislation was the culmination of months of work by legislators, community college leaders, and the business community, and expands upon the year-long efforts of the Texas Commission on Community College Finance (TxCCCF).
The new model moves to an outcomes-based approach and rewards colleges for awarding degrees, certificates, and other “credentials of value.” HB 8 is viewed as an important tool to help enhance the role of public community colleges in workforce training and preparation for high-demand careers.
HB 8 was based on recommendations laid out in the TxCCCF report, submitted to state leaders in advance of the 88th legislative session. The report offered three sets of recommendations for a new model in support of the goals in Building a Talent Strong Texas, the state’s strategic plan for higher education:
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