senate subcommittee on higher education report to the 79th legislature december 2004 interim charges is charged with conducting a thorough and detailed review of following issues including state federal requirements preparing recommendations address problems or that are identified 1 study impact admissions policies enrollment in texas public institutions make for improving procedures as necessary should include but not be limited recent court decisions college an evaluation top 10 law 2 proper role scope mission community colleges develop innovative approaches incorporating system into delivery k through 16 feasibility allowing districts expand their service areas taxing purposes 3 developmental programs identify alternative means assessing need effectiveness appropriate 4 modify student financial assistance provide