Relating to a study on changes to performance tier funding for dual credit or dual enrollment courses under the public junior college state finance program and the capacity of the state's workforce to teach dual credit or dual enrollment courses.

Contracts

• Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs): Review current multi-year agreements between Junior College Districts and ISDs or Industry Partners.
• "Change in Law" Provisions: Insert clauses that trigger automatic renegotiation of revenue-sharing models if the state lowers the funding threshold to 9 hours in 2027. Do not lock in current revenue splits for future windfalls.

Hiring/Training

• Credentialing Audits: You must track *why* potential adjunct instructors from industry partners are rejected. The study specifically requests data on "barriers to certification."
• Workforce Rosters: Maintain a distinct roster of industry professionals who are willing to teach but currently ineligible due to accreditation rules; this data is now a strategic asset for the study.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Data Aggregation: Prepare to report student progression data specifically comparing cohorts completing 9 credit hours versus 15 credit hours.
• Barrier Documentation: Create a formal log of "Barriers to Certification" for workforce instructors (e.g., lack of Master’s degree, scheduling conflicts, pay disparity) to submit to the THECB.

Fees & Costs

• No Immediate Impact: The $1.1 billion cost referenced in the Fiscal Note applies to the *implementation* of the funding change, not this study. There are no new fees for stakeholders, only administrative costs associated with data compliance.