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This bill amends Utah's law regarding technical colleges by clarifying and updating several provisions related to their operations and capital development. The bill defines relationships between technical colleges and their degree-granting partner institutions, such as Utah State University and Weber State University, and establishes guidelines for how technical colleges can develop new facilities. Specifically, technical colleges must prioritize maintaining existing instructional facilities, coordinate with their partner institutions, and develop cooperative agreements with various educational and community entities before pursuing new capital projects. The bill requires technical colleges to maximize existing instructional facilities and coordinate with their degree-granting partner's president before submitting funding requests for new facilities. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Division of Facilities Construction and Management verify compliance with these requirements and stipulates that technical colleges cannot construct new career and technical education facilities without legislative approval. The bill also requires technical colleges to review and potentially utilize existing administrative and accounting systems before acquiring new support structures. The amendments are set to take effect on May 7, 2025, providing technical colleges with clear guidelines for future development and expansion.

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