May 2025 Member Legislative Update Call
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April 25, 2025 Member Legislative Update Call
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TACC Discusses Proposed Changes to Credentials of Value in Community College Finance Legislation
On April 14, 2025, the Texas Association of Community Colleges joined Philanthropy Advocates members to discuss proposed changes to the “credential of value” calculations and other policies in community college finance. Watch the recording: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/n4Fjuu9oh46l1JFCt_GXT9OYAysb893_UnTfxUrVWMke9BGhY8OsUT_7jDh46ABz.75fSRg66GJya74Vq…
New Policy Explainers Uploaded (April 2025)
Philanthropy Advocates invites you to join us in Austin, Texas for our in-person member meeting and day at the Capitol.
Postsecondary Credentials in High School – Policies in the 2025 Legislative Session
Keep track of the status of policies that will increase access to postsecondary credentials for high school students this legislative session. Read More
Postsecondary Affordability (Financial Aid) Policies in the 2025 Legislative Session
Keep track of the status of financial aid requests in the state budget this legislative session. Read More
Key Clips from the 2025 Texas Legislative
Check out this YouTube playlist for key exchanges from policymakers and our team’s testimony on priority bills during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. View Videos
Resources re: Closure of the U.S. Dept. of Education
Philanthropy Advocates members are sharing their questions and actions related to the potential closure of the U.S. Department of Education. Amarillo Area Foundation has put together a survey for their partners to understand funding and…
Community College Finance Changes in the 2025 Legislative Session
Keep track of the status of financial aid requests in the state budget this legislative session. As of April 11 – SB 1786 has passed the Senate and will move the House. SB 2110 is…
