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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that the Board of Higher Education, in approving or disapproving a public institution of higher education's proposal for a new unit of instruction, research, or public service or in approving modifications, must take into account the unique student demographics and needs of the particular institution.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Board of Higher Education Act to require the Board of Higher Education, when deciding whether to approve or reject proposals for new academic programs or modifications to existing ones at public universities, to consider the specific student populations and their particular needs at each institution. This means that when a university proposes a new college, school, department, or other academic unit, or any significant expansion of its offerings, the Board must now factor in the unique characteristics of the students attending that university, in addition to its existing considerations like alignment with statewide higher education plans.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/10/2026)
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