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Although it was challenging to locate direct institutional or state-level responses from the period when House Bill 1403 was originally passed, I was able to find two articles that highlight an increase enrollment trends Fall 2001, after being effective immediately, which could have been influenced by this legislation.
Below are two newspaper clippings retrieved directly from TAMUCC's Special Collection and Archives.
Fall Enrollment data for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi showcasing an increase of 8.5%, a total of 577 students, from Fall 2000 to Fall 2001.
Fall Enrollment data for Del Mar College, showcasing an increase a total of 326 students from Fall 2000 to Fall 2001.
Below are two newspapers retrieved directly from The Portal to Texas History.
These sources help illustrate the broader impact of the Texas DREAM Act on student access and participation in higher education.
Limited excerpts of responses from the local, state, and the institutional A&M System following The Texas DREAM Act (House Bill 1403) was shocking! It brings the question of:
Why is it that, during such a pivotal moment in 2001, there are so few recorded statements from local, state, and the A&M System?
This absence is especially striking given the bill’s direct impact on college access. It raises important questions about how higher education leaders responded to policy changes that shaped who could enroll, afford tuition, and qualify for state aid.
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