The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes amendments to §§4.53 - 4.57, 4.59, and 4.62, concerning Texas Success Initiative (TSI), to reflect developmental education reform efforts as required in House Bill 1244, House Bill 3468, and Senate Bill 162 (82nd Legislature, Regular Session). Revisions address clarifying applicable definitions and exemptions; implementing a single, statewide assessment instrument and college readiness standard; recommending holistic assessment and placement; clarifying required program components; and ensuring consistent terminology throughout.

Dr. Judith Loredo, Assistant Commissioner for P-16 Initiatives, has determined that for each year of the first five years this section is in effect, there will not be any fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the amendments to rules.

Dr. Loredo has also determined that for each year of the first five years the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering this section will be to establish clear rules for the consistent administration and evaluation of developmental education program efficiency and effectiveness. There is no effect on small businesses. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the section as proposed. There is no impact on local employment.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dr. Judith Loredo, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, judith.loredo@thecb.state.tx.us. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The amendments are proposed under Texas Education Code §51.3062, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to establish policies and procedures relating to the TSI, and Texas Education Code §51.307, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt and publish rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of Texas Education Code, Chapter 51, Subchapter F.

The amended sections affect Texas Education Code §51.3062.