Bill > SB1001

This bill reorganizes and renumbers provisions within the higher education code, specifically focusing on the statewide administration of the higher education system. Key changes include updating references from the old numbering system (e.g., 53B) to a new system (e.g., 53H) for various sections related to definitions, the Utah System of Higher Education, the Utah Board of Higher Education, the Commissioner of Higher Education, and specific institutional powers and responsibilities. It also clarifies definitions for terms like "academic education," "career and technical education," and "technical education," and reassigns various duties and authorities to the Utah Board of Higher Education (referred to as the "board"). The bill also includes provisions related to the establishment of the board's membership, the powers and duties of institution boards of trustees, the appointment and duties of the commissioner, and various reporting requirements to legislative committees. Additionally, it addresses specific initiatives and programs, such as the Engineering and Computer Science Initiative, the Higher Education and Corrections Council, interstate reciprocity agreements, and various scholarship programs. The bill also reorganizes sections related to campus safety, student rights, financial aid, and property and facilities management, ensuring that the new numbering system is consistently applied throughout.