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80(R)-2007
10 Percent Rule Cap
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Issue Summary
The large percentage of students admitted to State funded university under the 10% rule limits the flexibility of those school's admission programs.
Background
HB 788 /75-R/
created the "10% rule" guarenteeing admission to state funded universities for students that graduate in the top 10% of their class. As admission under this provision has grown, controvisal suggestions to cap admissions under the 10% rule have been made by various parties, including former University of Texas at Austin president Larry Faulkner.
Bills Filed in 80th
SB 128
- applicant must complete recommended curriculum
HB 78
- 40% cap.
SB 101
- 50% cap
HB 212
- Eliminate 10% Rule
HB 400
- Change 10% Rule to a 7.5% Rule
HB 415
- Guarantees admission to state system, not specific school.
Additional Links
Haurwitz, Ralph K.M.
"Legislative battle brewing over college admission law"
Austin American Statesman 12/10/06
Texas Ten Percent Plan is Fine
Perceptions and Opinions of University of Texas Entering Freshmen: The Impact of The Texas Top 10% Automatic Admissions Law
Version No. 4
Updated by jeweke on Dec 19, 2006 9:26:32
This is an older version of this article.
Issue Summary
The large percentage of students admitted to State funded university under the 10% rule limits the flexibility of those school's admission programs.
Background
HB 788 /75-R/
created the "10% rule" guarenteeing admission to state funded universities for students that graduate in the top 10% of their class. As admission under this provision has grown, controvisal suggestions to cap admissions under the 10% rule have been made by various parties, including former University of Texas at Austin president Larry Faulkner.
Bills Filed in 80th
SB 128
- applicant must complete recommended curriculum
HB 78
- 40% cap.
SB 101
- 50% cap
HB 212
- Eliminate 10% Rule
HB 400
- Change 10% Rule to a 7.5% Rule
Additional Links
Haurwitz, Ralph K.M.
"Legislative battle brewing over college admission law"
Austin American Statesman 12/10/06
Texas Ten Percent Plan is Fine
Perceptions and Opinions of University of Texas Entering Freshmen: The Impact of The Texas Top 10% Automatic Admissions Law
Version No. 3
Updated by xax on Dec 11, 2006 13:31:27
This is an older version of this article.
Issue Summary
The large percentage of students admitted to State funded university under the 10% rule limits the flexibility of those school's admission programs.
Background
HB 788 /75-R/
created the "10% rule" guarenteeing admission to state funded universities for students that graduate in the top 10% of their class. As admission under this provision has grown, controvisal suggestions to cap admissions under the 10% rule have been made by various parties, including former University of Texas at Austin president Larry Faulkner.
Bills Filed in 80th
SB 128
- applicant must complete recommended curriculum
HB 78
- 40% cap.
SB 101
- 50% cap
HB 212
- Eliminate 10% Rule
Additional Links
Haurwitz, Ralph K.M.
"Legislative battle brewing over college admission law"
Austin American Statesman 12/10/06
Texas Ten Percent Plan is Fine
Perceptions and Opinions of University of Texas Entering Freshmen: The Impact of The Texas Top 10% Automatic Admissions Law
Version No. 2
Updated by xax on Dec 11, 2006 13:25:07
This is an older version of this article.
Issue Summary
The large percentage of students admitted to State funded university under the 10% rule limits the flexibility of those school's admission programs.
Background
HB 788 /75-R/
created the "10% rule" guarenteeing admission to state funded universities for students that graduate in the top 10% of their class. As admission under this provision has grown, controvisal suggestions to cap admissions under the 10% rule have been made by various parties, including former University of Texas at Austin president Larry Faulkner.
Bills Filed in 80th
SB 128
HB 78
- 40% cap.
HB 122
SB 101
HB 212
Additional Links
Haurwitz, Ralph K.M.
"Legislative battle brewing over college admission law"
Austin American Statesman 12/10/06
Texas Ten Percent Plan is Fine
Perceptions and Opinions of University of Texas Entering Freshmen: The Impact of The Texas Top 10% Automatic Admissions Law
Version No. 1
Updated by xax on Dec 11, 2006 13:14:35
This is an older version of this article.
Issue Summary
The large percentage of students admitted to State funded university under the 10% rule limits the flexibility of those school's admission programs.
Background
HB 788 /75-R/
created the "10% rule" guarenteeing admission to state funded universities for students that graduate in the top 10% of their class. As admission under this provision has grown, controvisal suggestions to cap admissions under the 10% rule have been made by various parties, including former University of Texas at Austin president Larry Faulkner.
Bills Filed in 80th
SB 128
HB 78
HB 122
SB 101
HB 212
Additional Links
Haurwitz, Ralph K.M.
"Legislative battle brewing over college admission law"
Austin American Statesman 12/10/06
Texas Ten Percent Plan is Fine
Perceptions and Opinions of University of Texas Entering Freshmen: The Impact of The Texas Top 10% Automatic Admissions Law
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