Bill > HB379

This bill makes several changes to Kentucky's postsecondary education laws, primarily by removing outdated definitions and committees, clarifying administrative structures, and updating provisions related to debt collection and institutional governance. Key changes include removing definitions for "committee," "P-16 council," and "remedial education" from the state's statutes, and repealing sections related to the Strategic Committee on Postsecondary Education and local P-16 councils, which are no longer considered necessary. The bill also formally establishes the Commonwealth Education Continuum, outlining its governance, membership, and duties, with administrative support provided by the Council on Postsecondary Education. Additionally, it attaches the Board of Student Body Presidents to the Council on Postsecondary Education for administrative purposes and modifies requirements for board of regents meetings, removing the 30-day limit after an appointment. The bill also updates provisions regarding the collection of debts owed to public postsecondary education institutions, specifically for enrollment-related debts and liquidated debts, by establishing a memorandum of agreement process with the Department of Revenue. Finally, it refines language related to performance evaluations for university presidents and faculty, ensuring transparency and public access to final reports.