ECS
From the ECS State Policy Database
1994-2013

Education Commission of the States • 700 Broadway, Suite 810 • Denver, CO 80203-3442 • 303.299.3600 • fax 303.296.8332 • www.ecs.org

The following summary includes policies ECS has tracked in this database since 1994. This database is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States (ECS). Most entries are legislative, although rules/regulations and executive orders that make substantive changes are included. Every effort is made to collect the latest available version of policies; in some instances, recent changes might not be reflected. For expediency purposes minimal attention has been paid to style (capitalization, punctuation) and format. To view the documents, click on the blue triangle next to the topic of interest.

Please cite use of the database as: Education Commission of the States (ECS) State Policy Database, retrieved [date].

State Status/Date Level Summary
+ 21st Century Skills
+ Accountability
+ Accountability--Accreditation
+ Accountability--Measures/Indicators
+ Accountability--Reporting Results
+ Accountability--Rewards
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--Learnfare
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--No Pass No Drive
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--No Pass No Play
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--Takeovers
+ Accountability--School Improvement
+ Adult Basic Education
+ Assessment
+ Assessment--Accommodations
+ Assessment--College Entrance Exams
+ Assessment--Computer Based
+ Assessment--End-of-Course
+ Assessment--Formative/Interim
+ Assessment--High Stakes/Competency
+ Assessment--Legal Issues
+ Assessment--NAEP (NAEP Results and NAEP Organization)
+ Assessment--Performance Based/Portfolio
+ Assessment--Value Added
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol
+ Attendance
+ Attendance--Compulsory
+ Attendance--Statutory Ages (Upper and Lower)
+ Attendance--Truancy
+ Background Checks
+ Bilingual/ESL
+ Brain Research
+ Business Involvement
+ Career/Technical Education
+ Career/Technical Education--Career Academies/Apprenticeship
+ Cheating
+ Choice of Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Charter Districts
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Closings
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Cyber Charters
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Finance
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Research
+ Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment
+ Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment--Research
+ Choice of Schools--Innovation Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Magnet or Specialized Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Tax Credits
+ Choice of Schools--Vouchers
+ Choice of Schools--Vouchers--Privately Funded
+ Civic Education
+ Civic Education--Character Education
+ Civic Education--Civic Knowledge and Literacy
+ Civic Education--Curriculum/Standards
+ Civic Education--Pledge of Allegiance
+ Class Size
+ Curriculum
+ Curriculum--Alignment
+ Curriculum--Arts Education
+ Curriculum--Censorship
+ Curriculum--Core Curriculum
+ Curriculum--Drivers Education
+ Curriculum--Environmental Education
+ Curriculum--Excusal
+ Curriculum--Family Living Education
+ Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed.
+ Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language
+ Curriculum--Geography Education
+ Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education
+ Curriculum--Home Economics
+ Curriculum--International Education
+ Curriculum--Language Arts
+ Curriculum--Language Arts--Writing/Spelling
+ Curriculum--Mathematics
+ Curriculum--Multicultural
+ Curriculum--Physical Education
+ Curriculum--Science
+ Curriculum--Sex Education
+ Curriculum--Social Studies/History
+ Curriculum--Speech Education
+ Data-Driven Improvement
+ Demographics
+ Demographics--Condition of Children/Adults
+ Demographics--Enrollments
+ Desegregation
+ Economic/Workforce Development
+ Education Research
+ Equity
+ Federal
+ Finance
+ Finance--Adequacy/Core Cost
+ Finance--Aid to Private Schools
+ Finance--Bonds
+ Finance--District
+ Finance--Does Money Matter?
+ Finance--Equity
+ Finance--Facilities
+ Finance--Federal
+ Finance--Funding Formulas
+ Finance--Litigation
+ Finance--Local Foundations/Funds
+ Finance--Lotteries
+ Finance--Performance Funding
+ Finance--Private Giving
+ Finance--Resource Efficiency
+ Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures
+ Finance--Student Fees
+ Finance--Taxes/Revenues
+ Finance--Taxes/Revenues--Alternative Revenues
+ Governance
+ Governance--Deregulation/Waivers/Home Rule
+ Governance--Ethics/Conflict of Interest
+ Governance--Mandates
+ Governance--Regional Entities
+ Governance--School Boards
+ Governance--School Boards--Training
+ Governance--Site-Based Management
+ Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies
+ Health
+ Health--Child Abuse
+ Health--Mental Health
+ Health--Nutrition
+ Health--School Based Clinics or School Nurses
+ Health--Suicide Prevention
+ Health--Teen Pregnancy
+ High School
+ High School--Advanced Placement
+ High School--College Readiness
+ High School--Credit Recovery
+ High School--Dropout Rates/Graduation Rates
+ High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment
+ High School--Early Colleges/Middle Colleges
+ High School--Exit Exams
+ High School--GED (General Education Development)
+ High School--Graduation Requirements
+ High School--International Baccalaureate
+ Instructional Approaches
+ Instructional Approaches--Constructivism
+ Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices
+ Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling
+ Instructional Approaches--Homework/Study Skills
+ Instructional Approaches--Official English
+ Instructional Approaches--Problem Based Learning
+ Instructional Approaches--Single-Sex Education
+ Instructional Approaches--Time/Time on Task
+ Instructional Approaches--Tracking/Ability Grouping
+ Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools
+ International Benchmarking
+ Leadership
+ Leadership--District Superintendent
+ Leadership--District Superintendent--Compensation and Diversified Pay
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Certification and Licensure
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Compensation and Diversified Pay
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Evaluation and Effectiveness
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Induction Programs and Mentoring
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Preparation
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Preparation--Alternative
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Professional Development
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Recruitment and Retention
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Tenure
+ Middle School
+ Minority/Diversity Issues
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--African American
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--American Indian / Alaska Native / Native Hawaiian
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--Hispanic
+ No Child Left Behind
+ No Child Left Behind--Adequate Yearly Progress
+ No Child Left Behind--Assessment
+ No Child Left Behind--Choice/Transfer
+ No Child Left Behind--Consequences for Schools
+ No Child Left Behind--Finance
+ No Child Left Behind--Parent Involvement
+ No Child Left Behind--Reauthorization Issues/Waivers
+ No Child Left Behind--Report Cards
+ No Child Left Behind--School Support
+ No Child Left Behind--Special Populations
+ No Child Left Behind--Supplemental Services
+ Online Learning--Digital/Blended Learning
+ Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses
+ P-16 or P-20
+ P-3
+ P-3 Brain Development
+ P-3 Child Care
+ P-3 Content Standards and Assessment
+ P-3 Data Systems
+ P-3 Early Intervention (0-3)
+ P-3 Ensuring Quality
+ P-3 Evaluation/Economic Benefits
+ P-3 Family Involvement
+ P-3 Finance
+ P-3 Governance
+ P-3 Grades 1-3
+ P-3 Health and Mental Health
+ P-3 Kindergarten
+ P-3 Kindergarten--Full-Day Kindergarten
+ P-3 Kindergarten--Full Day Kindergarten
+ P-3 Preschool
+ P-3 Public/Private Partnerships
+ P-3 Special Ed./Inclusion
+ P-3 Teaching Quality/Professional Development
+ Parent/Family
+ Parent/Family--Parent Rights
+ Parent/Family--Research
+ Partnerships--University/School
+ Postsecondary
+ Postsecondary Accountability
+ Postsecondary Accountability--Accreditation
+ Postsecondary Accountability--Diploma Mills
+ Postsecondary Accountability--Licensing/Program Review and Approval
+ Postsecondary Accountability--Student Learning
+ Postsecondary Affordability
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Textbooks
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Undocumented Immigrants
+ Postsecondary Faculty
+ Postsecondary Faculty--Compensation
+ Postsecondary Faculty--Intellectual Property
+ Postsecondary Faculty--Teaching Assistants
+ Postsecondary Faculty--Tenure
+ Postsecondary Finance
+ Postsecondary Finance--Efficiency/Performance-Based Funding
+ Postsecondary Finance--Facilities
+ Postsecondary Finance--Revenue and Expenditures
- Postsecondary Governance and Structures
CASigned into law 09/2012Postsec.California State University Regulations
A.B. 2126
From bill summary: Extends repeal date to January 1, 2018 for provisions setting forth a procedure for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of...

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ILSigned into law 08/2012Community CollegeIllinois Community College Board Membership
S.B. 3428
Provides that one of the 11 gubernatorally-appointed members of the Illinois Community College Board, by and with the advice and consent of ...

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PASigned into law 07/2012Postsec.Commonwealth Higher Education Modernization Act
H.B. 1343
Authorizes state-owned universities and the employees thereof to enter into certain agreements with university foundations. Permits universi...

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HISigned into law 06/2012Postsec.Hawaii Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
S.B. 243
Establishes the Hawaii Western Interstate Commission of Higher Education (Hawaii WICHE). Allows Hawaii WICHE to establish a repayment policy...

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PASigned into law 06/2012Postsec.Collection of Voluntarily Provided Information
H.B. 1901 - Sections 118 & 221.1
Adds to the list of identifying information that the Department of Education is allowed to collect from institutions of higher education by ...

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MDSigned into law 05/2012Postsec.Northeast Maryland Higher Education Advisory Board
H.B. 362
Establishes the Northeast Maryland Higher Education Advisory Board to support the development of higher education in two rural counties in M...

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RISigned into law 05/2012P-12Student Advisory Panel, Board of Regents
S.B. 2447
Amends total membership of the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education from nine to ten to allow for appointment of a stude...

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FLSigned into law 04/2012P-12
Postsec.
Baccalaureate Degree Programs
H.B. 5201 - Baccalaureate Degree Programs
From final bill analysis: removes the exemption from state board of education approval for baccalaureate degree programs to be offered by a ...

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FLSigned into law 04/2012Postsec.Postsecondary Planning and Performance
H.B. 7135 - Postsecondary Planning and Performance
Directs the state board to identify enrollment and graduation expectations by baccalaureate degree program, and requires this and other task...

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FLSigned into law 04/2012Postsec.Approval of Baccalaureate Degree Programs
H.B. 7135 - Approval of Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Requires a Florida College System institution's notice of intent to propose a baccalaureate degree program to include, as part of descriptio...

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KYSigned into law 04/2012Postsec.Regulation of For-Profit Postsecondary Educational Institutions
H.B. 308
Repeals and reenacts KRS 165A.340 to abolish the Kentucky Board for Proprietary Education and create the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary ...

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WISigned into law 04/2012Postsec.
Community College
Membership of Technical College Board(s)
S.B. 275
Establishes and requires the governing board for the Milwaukee area technical college to include 9 members who are residents of the distric...

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ORSigned into law 03/2012Postsec.Special Committee on University Governance
H.B. 4061
Establishes the the Special Committee on University Governance to review, discuss and analyze issues of governance within and outside of the...

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WASigned into law 03/2012Postsec.Meeting Procedures of the Boards of Institutions of Higher Education.
H.B. 2313
Requires the boards of trustees and the boards of regents of institutions of higher education to: (1) Follow procedures for open public meet...

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WASigned into law 03/2012Community College
Postsec.
Allowing Appointment of Student Members on the Boards of Trustees of Community Colleges
S.B. 5217
Authorizes a college district board of trustees to establish a sixth trustee that shall be filled by a student. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/docu...

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WISigned into law 12/2011Postsec.Composition of Board of Regents
S.B. 28
Amends 15.91 of the statutes regarding composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. At least one of the citize...

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NDSigned into law 11/2011Postsec.Team Logo and Nickname
S.B. 2370
Allows the University of North Dakota to complete the directive of the State Board of Higher Education and to meet the terms of the 2007 set...

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TXAdopted 11/2011Postsec.Revisions to Approved Programs
19 TAC 5.55
From Texas Register: Requires institutions of higher education to submit requests to the higher education coordinating board for revisions t...

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CASigned into law 10/2011Postsec.Participation in Student Government
A.B. 844
From bill summary: Provides that any student, including a person without lawful immigration status, or a person who is exempt from nonreside...

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SCSigned into law 08/2011Postsec.The South Carolina Higher Education Efficiency & Administrative Policies Act of 2011
S.B. 172

Transparency and Efficiency
Requires each public institution of higher learning to maintain a transaction register that includes a complete...

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CASigned into law 07/2011Community College
Postsec.
Community College Oversight of Instruction
A.B. 1029
Extends to January 1, 2014 deletion of requirement that the board of governors of the California Community Colleges review and approve cours...

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CTSigned into law 07/2011Postsec.Planning Commission for Higher Education
S.B. 858 - Postsecondary Provisions
Existing law creates the Blue Ribbon Commission to develop and implement a strategic master plan for higher education in the state. Renames ...

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LASigned into law 07/2011Postsec.Higher Education System Reorganization
S.B. 266
Transfers the University of New Orleans to the University of Louisiana System. Addresses facilities, resources, funds, obligations, and func...

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FLSigned into law 06/2011Postsec.Higher Education Coordinating Council/Articulation Coordinating Committee/Various Postsecondary Provisions
H.B. 7151
Establishes the Higher Education Coordinating Council and directs the council to make recommendations on: (1) The primary core mission of pu...

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LASigned into law 06/2011Community College
Postsec.
Creates New Community College
S.B. 69
Creates the Northshore Technical Community College. Addresses the management, supervision, operation of the institution. Address program off...

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LAAdopted 06/2011Postsec.Higher Education Governance Study
H.C.R. 184
Urges and requests the Board of Regents to create a commission to study the governance, management, and supervision of public postsecondary ...

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OHSigned into law 06/2011Postsec.Charter Universities
H.B. 153 - Charter Universities
Directs the chancellor of the Ohio board of regents to develop a plan for designating public institutions of higher education as charter uni...

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TXSigned into law 06/2011Postsec.Career Schools and Colleges
H.C.R. 129
Notifying the U.S. Department of Education that certain career schools or colleges are legally authorized by the state of Texas to operate e...

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TXSigned into law 06/2011Postsec.Institutions Authorized to Operate Educational Programs Beyond Secondary Education
H.J.R. 130
Clarifies that the state meets U.S. Department of Education requirements concerning federal student aid by naming private institutions of hi...

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TXSigned into law 06/2011Postsec.Student Fee Advisory Committee Meetings and Recommendations
S.B. 5 - Student Fee Advisory Committee Meetings and Recommendations
Existing Sections 54.5031 and 54.5032 providing for student fee advisory committee meetings. New provisions require that such committees con...

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GASigned into law 05/2011Community College
Postsec.
State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia
H.B. 49
Changes the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. http://w...

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HISigned into law 05/2011Postsec.University of Hawaii Board of Regents
S.B. 1386
Allows for the election of up to two vice-chairpersons of the University of Hawaii board of regents and requires the board to elect any vice...

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INVetoed 05/2011Postsec.Board of Trustee Membership
H.B. 1177
Modifies the manner in which alumni members of the Indiana University board of trustees are elected. Requires all of the members of the boar...

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MOSigned into law 05/2011Postsec.Governance
H.B. 174
Repeals sections 172.030, 173.005, and 174.450 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to ...

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NDSigned into law 05/2011Postsec.
Community College
Authorization, Academic or Professional Postsecondary Educational Institution Offering Credentials
H.B. 1092
Provides that the State Board for Career and Technical Education may authorize the operation of an academic or professional postsecondary ed...

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OKSigned into law 05/2011P-12
Postsec.
P-20 Council Task Force
S.B. 206
Creates until November 1, 2011, the P-20 Council Task Force. The 9- member task force must study the feasibility, value and structure of a P...

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WAPartial veto 05/2011Postsec.Governance
S.B. 5182
Establishes the office of student financial assistance and the council for higher education by eliminating the higher education coordinating...

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WVSigned into law 05/2011Postsec.Collection and Dissemination of Information Concerning Higher Education Institutions
S.B. 375
Authorizes the Higher Education Policy Commission to collect and disseminate information concerning higher education institutions. Requires ...

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WVSigned into law 05/2011P-12
Postsec.
Duties of Higher Ed Policy Commission/Tuition Increases/Graduation Rates
S.B. 330
Clarifies the duties and responsibilities of the Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC). Sets deadlines in coming years for working towar...

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MTPassed 04/2011Postsec.Posttenure Review
S.J.R. 11
A joint resolution urging the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education to require ongoing posttenure review for Montana University teach...

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NDSigned into law 04/2011Postsec.Non-voting Member of the State Board of Higher Education
H.B. 1213
Requires the staff senate to annually appoint one individual to serve as an adviser to the state board of higher education. The adviser may ...

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IDSigned into law 03/2011Community College
Postsec.
Trustees of Community College
S.B. 1107
Amends existing law relating to trustees of community college districts and election campaign contributions and expenditures to provide prov...

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CASigned into law 09/2010Postsec.Joint Committee on the Master Plan for Higher Education
A.C.R. 184
Expresses the Joint Committee on the Master Plan for Higher Education's recommendation that its existence be extended into the 2011–12 regul...

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CASigned into law 09/2010Postsec.Live Audio Transmission of Postsecondary Meetings
A.B. 1436
Directs the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, the trustees of the California State University, the California Postsec...

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CASigned into law 08/2010Postsec.Master Plan for Higher Education
A.B. 1901
Amends 66002, regarding the state Master Plan for Higher Education, to reference "Appreciating Our Past, Ensuring Our Future: A Public Agend...

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NYSigned into law 08/2010Postsec.Higher Education Services Corporation
A.B. 8220/S.B. 4199
Amends membership of the board of trustees of the higher education services corporation [http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/HESC/About_HESC]. A...

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FLSigned into law 07/2010Postsec.Repeals Florida College System Task Force
HB 7037 - Sec 22
Repeals Section 1004.87 creating the Florida College System Task Force. http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileNa...

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LASigned into law 06/2010P-12
Community College
Postsec.
Adult Education
S.B. 297
Eliminates the division of adult and community education within the Dept. of Education and transfers the responsibility for adult education ...

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TNSigned into law 06/2010P-12
Postsec.
Video-Streamed Meetings
H.B. 2474
Requires meetings of the state board of education, the Tennessee higher education commission, the Tennessee board of regents and the board o...

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FLSigned into law 05/2010Postsec.Higher Education Coordinating Council
H.B. 7237 - Sec. 13
Creates the Higher Education Coordinating Council (the council) for the purposes of identifying unmet needs and facilitating solutions to di...

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FLSigned into law 05/2010Postsec.Revises Powers and Duties of the Board of Governors
HB 7237
Revises the powers and duties of the board of governors ("the board"); provides that board has authority to regulate the state university sy...

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TXAdopted 05/2010Postsec.Career Opportunity Grant Program
19 TAC 22.181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188
H.B. 3519, 81st Texas Legislature, amended the Labor Code by adding s.305.003, mandating that the Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce...

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TNSigned into law 04/2010Postsec.Board of Regents Meetings
S.B. 3680
Requires the Tennessee Board of Regents to hold at least one annual meeting. Authorizes additional meetings to be held at the call of the Bo...

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ALSigned into law 03/2010Community College
Postsec.
Two-Year College System Joint Interim Legislative Committee
H.J.R. 97
Creates the Two Year College System Joint Interim Legislative Committee. Directs the committee to study all facets of the two-year college s...

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KYSigned into law 03/2010Postsec.Instructor Members of University Boards of Regents
H.B. 374
Relates to the election of a faculty representative to the boards of regents. Permits an instructor to vote and be selected as a representat...

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UTSigned into law 03/2010Postsec.Membership of State Board of Regents
S.B. 52
Requires the governor, when making appointments to the state board of regents, to (1) appoint at least two individuals who do not reside wit...

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WIVetoed 12/2009Postsec.Board of Regents
S.B. 223
Relates to composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System; provides for membership. Would have created a board of...

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TXAdopted 11/2009Postsec.Degree-Granting Colleges and Universities
19 TAC 1.7.7.1 -.13
Establishes new rules concerning degree-granting colleges and universities other than Texas public institutions. As stated in the August 7, ...

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CAVetoed 10/2009Postsec.Designees of Ex Officio CSU Trustees
A.B. 690
Authorizes each ex officio trustee of the California State University, except the chancellor, to designate a person to attend a meeting or m...

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CASigned into law 10/2009Postsec.Model Contracts for UC and CSU
A.B. 20
Requires the department of general services to negotiate and establish a model contract with standard contract provisions with both the rege...

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WARule Adoption 10/2009Postsec.TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS
WAC 181-78A-325
Amends certain rules on the governance of teacher preparation and certification.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=181-78A-325...

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WARule Adoption 10/2009Postsec.TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS
WAC 181-78A-205, -207, -209, -250
Amends certain rules on the governance of teacher preparation and certification.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=181-78A-207...

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CAAdopted 08/2009Postsec.Conferral of Degree upon Completion of Requirements
Title 5 CCR Section 40411
Allows the president of each California State University campus to preclude a student from enrolling in any additional state-supported cours...

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TXAdopted 08/2009Postsec.Professional Development for HECB Staff
19 TAC 1.1.A.1.19
Establishes rules concerning professional development through education and training for higher education coordinating board administrators ...

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TXAdopted 08/2009Postsec.Approval Process for new Bachelor's and Master's Programs, Certificate Programs
19 TAC 1.5.C.5.44
Amends the approval process for new bachelor's and master's programs. Makes the approval of new bachelor's and master's programs automatic i...

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TXAdopted 08/2009Postsec.Becoming Stand-Alone Institution
19 TAC 1.5.D.5.78
Changes the requirement of an off-campus educational unit on the Supply/Demand Pathway of attaining full- time equivalent enrollments of 3,5...

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TXAdopted 08/2009Postsec.Preliminary Degree Program Approval
19 TAC 1.5.B.5.24
Provides that preliminary authority to add a degree program is not necessary for a program that meets the following criteria: (a) the progra...

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AZSigned into law 07/2009Postsec.Governance
S.B. 1134
Concerns continuation of the Commission for Postsecondary Education. Chapter 58
http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/legtext/49leg...

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OHSigned into law 07/2009Postsec.University System of Ohio
H.B. 1 - Section 3345.011
Establishes "University System of Ohio" as the collective group of all of the state institutions of higher education (as defined in division...

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OHSigned into law 07/2009Postsec.Faculty Members and Instruction; Exercise of Authority by Boards of Trustees
H.B. 1 - Section 371.30.10(C) and (D)
Requires boards of trustees of state-assisted institutions of higher education to ensure that faculty members devote a proper and judicious ...

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NHSigned into law 06/2009Postsec.
Community College
Transition of Functions and Reporting of the Community College System
S.B. 149
Changes the effective date for the transition of certain functions within the community college system of New Hampshire from July 1, 2009 to...

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ORSigned into law 06/2009Postsec.Postsecondary
S.B. 118
Allows the State Board of Higher Education to delegate any of the board's powers, duties or functions, except the power to prescribe enrollm...

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TXSigned into law 06/2009Postsec.Student Participation on Board Advisory Committees
S.B. 1729
Provides that the term of a student representative on a higher education coordinating board advisory committee may not be less than two year...

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TXSigned into law 06/2009Postsec.Institutional Groupings in State Postsecondary Accountability System
H.B. 51 - Section 7
Creates new Section 61.0904. Directs the higher education coordinating board to conduct a review at least once every 10 years of the institu...

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TXSigned into law 06/2009Postsec.Enhancing Research Universities and Emerging Research Universities
H.B. 51 - Section 1
Directs each research university and emerging research university to submit to the coordinating board a strategic plan documenting the insti...

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ALPocket veto by governor 05/2009P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Filling of State and Local Leadership Positions
H.B. 64
Requires notice of a vacancy in the positions of state superintendent of education and chancellor to be posted by the state board of educati...

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ALSigned into law 05/2009Postsec.Video or Phone Meetings
S.B. 138
Allows the board of trustees of the University of Alabama, the executive committee of the board, or any other committee established by the b...

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TXSigned into law 05/2009Postsec.Texas Career Opportunity Grant Program
H.B. 3519
Requires the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to enter into a memorandum of understanding for th...

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RIDied 04/2009Postsec.Higher Education Governance
H.B. 5729
Dissolves the Board of Governors for Higher Education effective January 1, 2010; transfers powers and oversight duties to a new entity, the ...

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ILSigned into law 03/2009Community College
Postsec.
Community Colleges
S.B. 2603
Revises provisions of the Public Community College Act regarding violations by members of related boards. Provides that fees to cover the co...

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IDSigned into law 02/2009Postsec.Veterans Benefits
S.B. 1009
Provides the Administrator of Veterans Services additional power and authority to administer programs offered by the United States Departmen...

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ILAdopted 01/2009Postsec.
Community College
Approval of New Units
23 IAC 1050.10, 1050.20, 1050.30, 1050.40, 1050.50, 1050.ILLUSTRATIONA
Clarifies requirements for program approval, procedures for obtaining approval, and requirements for reviews of existing programs at public ...

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FLAdopted 11/2008Community College
Postsec.
Community Colleges Board of Trustee Appointments
FAC 6A-10.007
Amends rule to change structure so that Boards of Trustees for Community Colleges are appointed by Governor subject to Senate confirmation. ...

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LAApproved by voters 11/2008P-12
Postsec.
Limit to State Education Board and Board of Regents Membership
Amendment 1
To provide for term limits for members of the State Board of Elementaryand Secondary Education, the Board of Regents,
and other state boards...

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ILAdopted 10/2008Community College
Postsec.
Community College Evaluations
23 IAC 1501.303
Amends policies relating to review and evaluation of community college programs. Eliminates reference to opportunity for a college to reques...

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WVAdopted 09/2008Postsec.Employment and Evaluation of University Presidents
Title 133, Series 5
Amends guidelines for governing boards in employing and evaluating university presidents or other administrative heads at specified postseco...

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ILVeto overridden: legislature has overridden governor's veto 08/2008Community College
Postsec.
Community College Districts
H.B. 4189
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Classifies community college districts as units of local government that must adopt res...

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HIVeto overridden: legislature has overridden governor's veto 07/2008Postsec.Board of Regents
S.B. 2668
Requires at least 12 members of the board of regents to reside in the geographic areas that they represent. Requires the governor to notify ...

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HIVeto overridden: legislature has overridden governor's veto 07/2008Postsec.Postsecondary Governance Transparency
S.B. 2263
Requires the board of regents of the University of Hawaii to disclose, in open meetings for the purpose of public comment, proposed compensa...

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LASigned into law 07/2008Postsec.
Community College
Authority To Establish Tuition & Fees
H.B. 734
Authorizes the public postsecondary education management boards to establish tuition and mandatory fee amounts for resident students; provid...

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FLSigned into law 05/2008Postsec.
Community College
Revisions to State College System
S.B. 1716
Redesignates the names of certain community colleges as state colleges; establishes the State College System to be comprised of public posts...

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KSSigned into law 05/2008P-12
Community College
Postsec.
Primaries for Board Elections
H.B. 2307
Regulates primary elections regarding school district and community college board members. http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2008/2307.pdf...

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OKSigned into law 05/2008Postsec.Board of Trustees for Langston University- Oklahoma City and Tulsa
H.B. 2882
Creates the Board of Trustees for Langston University- Oklahoma City and Langston University- Tulsa. The Board shall consist of seven member...

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WVSigned into law 04/2008Community College
Postsec.
Board of Governors for Independent Community and Technical Colleges
H.B. 102A
Establishes the Boards of Governors for independent community and technical colleges; provides for the initial appointment to and the terms ...

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COSigned into law 03/2008Postsec.Higher Education Governance
S.B. 18
Concerns changes to the statutes related to higher education, and, in connection therewith, clarifying the roles of the department of higher...

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NHSigned into law 03/2008Postsec.
Community College
Postsecondary Career Schools
S.B. 173
Amends the procedures for regulation of private postsecondary career schools.
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2008/SB0173.html...

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OKSigned into law 02/2008Postsec.Hiring of Former Board of Regents Member
H.B. 2297
Allows an institution of higher education to employ a former member of the board of regents which has oversight over the institution if at l...

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MAAdopted 01/2008P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Reorganizing Certain Education Agencies
Executive Order /H.B. 4488
Submits from the governor to the legislature a reorganization plan number 1 of 2008. Relates to reorganizing certain education agencies. Cre...

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AKAdopted 10/2007Postsec.AUTHORIZATIONS FOR POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS
20 AAC 17.040(a)-(b), 17.062
Amends rules to the Department of Education and Early Development dealing with authorizations for postsecondary institutions. ALASKA 3608...

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CAVetoed 10/2007Postsec.Governance
A.B. 1413
Authorizes an ex officio trustee of the California State University to designate a staff person to attend a meeting or meetings of the board...

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WVSigned into law 09/2007Postsec.
Community College
Higher Education Policy Commission
S.B. 2005B
Relates to higher education generally; authorizes conveyance of property, the Higher Education Policy Commission, election of officers, meet...

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ILSigned into law 08/2007Community College
Postsec.
Board of Trustees Meetings
S.B. 402
Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that for all meetings of a board of trustees, a quorum of members must be physically prese...

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ILVetoed 08/2007Community College
Postsec.
State Officials and Employees Ethics Act
H.B. 3504
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Classifies community college districts as units of local government that must adopt res...

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ILSigned into law 08/2007Community College
Postsec.
Community College Board Meetings
S.B. 401
Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that public notice of the schedule of regular meetings of a board of trustees for the next...

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NYVetoed 08/2007Postsec.
Community College
Authority of the Civil Service Commission
S.B. 3054
Relates to the authority of the civil service commission to designate positions as unclassified; provides that the commission shall not cons...

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HIVetoed 07/2007Postsec.Administrative Positions in the University of Hawaii System
S.B. 46
Provides that for administrative positions in the University of Hawaii system filled by excluded employees, proposed compensation or change ...

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NCSigned into law 07/2007Postsec.
Community College
Meetings of Community College Trustees
H.B. 581
Modifies the law regarding meetings of community college trustees. Permits a majority of the trustees to call a meeting.
http://www.ncga.sta...

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ORSigned into law 07/2007Postsec.State Board of Higher Education Membership
H.B. 2579
Increases number of directors appointed to State Board of Higher Education; reapportions representation of faculty at public institutions of...

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TXSigned into law 07/2007Postsec.Contracts
H.B. 3291
House Bill 3291 amends the Education Code to prohibit the board of regents of a public college or university from entering into a contract f...

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HISigned into law 06/2007Postsec.University Projects and Purposes
S.B. 1154
Enacts a new part in chapter 304A, University of Hawaii, to provide for facilities improvement and university development; repeals existing ...

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HIVeto overridden: legislature has overridden governor's veto 05/2007Postsec.University of Hawaii Board of Regents
S.B. 14
Establishes the Candidate Advisory Council to screen and propose candidates for appointment to the board of regents of the University of Haw...

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INSigned into law 05/2007P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Recodification of Higher Education Code
S.B. 526 (omnibus) - Recodification of Higher Education Code
Recodifies the law governing higher education. Changes references in provisions that cross reference to the law being recodified. Makes rela...

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MOSigned into law 05/2007P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Committee on Education
S.B. 389 [Committee on Education]
Modifies the responsibilities of the legislative committee on education. Requires the committee to meet at least twice a year. Charges commi...

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NVPassed Legislature, On November 2010 Ballot 05/2007Postsec.
Community College
Organization, Duties and Appointment of the Board of Regents
S.J.R. 4
Proposes to amend the state constitution to require the legislature to provide for the organization and duties of the board of regents and t...

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OHBecame law without governor's signature 05/2007Postsec.Higher Education Governance
H.B. 2
Transfers the appointment of the Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents to the Governor with the advice and consent of the senate; makes th...

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TXSigned into law 05/2007Postsec.Student Regent Eligibility
S.B. 276
Removes the requirement that the student's name be removed from an application for student regent before consideration by the university's c...

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KYSigned into law 04/2007Postsec.
Community College
Contract Between Postsecondary Institution and a Business
S.B. 130
Relates to employee interest in contracts between a public postsecondary education institution and a business; permits a governing board of ...

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NMVetoed 04/2007Postsec.
Community College
Divisions of the Higher Education Department
H.B. 44
Establishes the divisions of the higher education department.
http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/07%20Regular/final/HB0044.pdf...

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COSigned into law 03/2007Postsec.Colorado State University System Governing Board
S.B. 52
Concerns changes to the membership requirements for the Board of Governors of the State University System.
http://www.leg.state.co.us/Clics/...

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IDSigned into law 03/2007Community College
Postsec.
Community College Districts
S.B. 1089
Provides that effective with elections held in 2008, the terms of office of trustees of community college districts must be decreased from s...

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NMSigned into law 03/2007Postsec.
Community College
Establishment of Branch Community Boards
S.B. 984
Authorizes branch community college boards to adopt a resolution, establish a board composed of five members elected from single-member dist...

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NVRejected by Voters. 12/2006Postsec.
Community College
Election/Appointment of Board of Regents
AJR 11
Proposes to amend the Constitution to provide for the election of certain members of the Board of Regents and the gubernatorial appointment ...

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HIUnofficially approved by Voters. 11/2006Postsec.University of Hawaii Board of Regents
Constitutional Amendment 1
Amends the State Constitution; modifies the University of Hawaii Board of Regents appointment process; provides appointment by governor shal...

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ILSigned into law 06/2006P-12
Postsec.
Student Member of Higher Ed. Board
S.B. 2312
Adds an additional student member to the Board of Higher Education, who must be a non-traditional undergraduate student who is at least 24 y...

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LASigned into law 06/2006Postsec.Registration and Licensing Requirements
S.B. 186
Creates an additional exemption from registration and licensing requirements for colleges; exempts from registration and licensure any insti...

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LASigned into law 06/2006Postsec.Board of Regents Authority
S.B. 530
Eliminates any authority for the board of regents to confirm the appointments of presidents of a postsecondary system or a college/universit...

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AZSigned into law 05/2006Postsec.Board of Regents Membership
S.B. 1058
Concerns the Board of Regents and rural membership; relates to universities; provides that upon expiration of the term of office of two memb...

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COSigned into law 05/2006Postsec.Higher Education Governing Boards
S.B. 204
Amends the statutes pertaining to each governing board of higher education to require that a member of the board who is appointed by the gov...

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CTSigned into law 05/2006Community College
Postsec.
Community College Board Members
S.B. 14
Relates to the board of trustees for community- technical colleges; requires that at least two members of the board have financial expertise...

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RISigned into law 05/2006Postsec.Higher Education Board Membership
H.B. 6749
Amends sections of the General Laws entitled Board of Governors for Higher Education; removes legislators and legislative appointees from bo...

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COVetoed 04/2006Postsec.Higher Education Board Membership
S.B. 205
Concerns the membership requirements of boards created in the department of higher education; requires that at least 2 members of the commis...

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MDSigned into law 04/2006Postsec.
H.B. 1674
Relates to the university system; prohibits a member of the Board of Regents from being a candidate for public office while serving on the B...

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VASigned into law 04/2006Postsec.New College
S.B. 40
Establishes the New College Institute, or New College. Directs that New College shall:

1. Seek to diversify the region's economy by engag...

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WVSigned into law 04/2006Community College
Postsec.
Community/Technical College Governing Boards
H.B. 4240
Clarifies the legislative intent related to boards of governors of community and technical colleges. Permits community and technical college...

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IDSigned into law 03/2006Postsec.
Community College
Registering Nonpublic Postsecondary Institutions and Proprietary Schools
H.B. 712
Rewrites provisions related to the state board's register of degree-granting postsecondary institutions. Clarifies that the state board mus...

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SCActive 03/2006Postsec.Board of Regents Members
H.B. 4846; (NEW BILL)
Provides that the board of trustees of the university of south carolina must be composed of sixteen members to be elected by the general ass...

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UTSigned into law 03/2006P-12
Postsec.
Nonpartisan Appointments
H.B. 119
Requires all appointments to the State Board of Regents to be made on a nonpartisan basis.
http://www.le.state.ut.us/~2006/bills/hbillenr/hb...

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WISigned into law 12/2005P-12
Postsec.
Student Members, Board of Regents
S.B. 121 (Act. No. 76)
Relates to the appointment of student members of the Board of Regents of the State University; provides that the term of the student member...

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NCELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE 2006 SESSION 10/2005Postsec.University of North Carolina Board of Governors Student Member
H.B. 92
An act to provide that the student member of the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina have the same right to vote as all o...

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CAVetoed 09/2005Community College
Postsec.
Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges
S.B. 930
From the legislative counsel's digest: An act to amend Section 71000 of the Education Code, relating to community colleges. This bill would ...

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ILVetoed 08/2005Community College
Postsec.
Governing Board Membership
H.B. 1487
Beginning on July 1, 2005, requires one of the members of the Illinois Community College Board appointed by the Governor to be a faculty mem...

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ILSigned into law 07/2005Community College
Postsec.
Community College Board Membership
S.B. 2112
Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that beginning on July 1, 2005, one of the 11 members appointed to the Illinois Community ...

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NHSigned into law 07/2005Postsec.
Community College
Governance of the regional community-technical colleges
S.B. 79
This bill makes several changes to the governance of the regional community-technical colleges.

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation...

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COVetoed 06/2005Postsec.
S.B. 204
Requires that the voting members of the board of governors of the Colorado state university system ("CSU board") include 3 members, each of ...

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CTSigned into law 06/2005Postsec.University of Connecticut
S.B. 1050
Increases membership of board of trustees for the University of Connecticut from 19 to 21 to reflect additional two ex officio members, the ...

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FLSigned into law 06/2005Postsec.Responsibilities of the Board of Governors of the State University System and the Legislature
H.B. 1001
Specifies the constitutional duties of the Board of Governors of the State University System under certain provisions of the state constitut...

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HIVetoed 06/2005Postsec.University of Hawaii Board of Regents
S.B. 1257
Establishes a nonpartisan candidate advisory council to screen and propose candidates for appointment to the board of regents of the Univers...

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LASigned into law 06/2005Community College
Postsec.
Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges
S.B. 84
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:1871(A)(2), relative to membership of the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges; to p...

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RIVetoed 06/2005Postsec.Higher Education Governance
H.B. 6206
Would have reduced the membership of the board of governors for higher education from 15 to 13, including the chairperson of the board of re...

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TNSigned into law 06/2005Postsec.Student Board Membership
S.B. 1652
Adds a non-voting faculty trustee and a non-voting student trustee to the University of Tennessee board of trustees. - Amends TCA Title 49, ...

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TXSigned into law 06/2005Community College
Postsec.
Board Meeting Absences
S.B. 114
Currently, the failure of a junior district board member to attend board meetings is not a ground to initiate the process for removal from o...

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NVSigned into law 05/2005P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Annual Report of Accountability
H.B. 527
AN ACT relating to education; renaming the University and Community College System of Nevada as the Nevada System of Higher Education; clari...

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TNSigned into law 05/2005Postsec.Tennessee Higher Education Commission
H.B. 1439
§ 49-7-201 creates the Tennessee higher education commission. http://tennessee.gov/sos/acts/104/pub/pc0435.pdf...

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CTSigned into law 04/2005Postsec.Educational Doctoral Degrees
S.B. 605
Makes the pilot program under section 4 of public act 01-141 that allows the Connecticut State Universities to award education doctoral degr...

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GASigned into law 04/2005Postsec.Repeal of Governor's Power to Close HIgher Education Institutions
H.B. 25
Repeals the provision which grants the Governor the power to close any school or institution under the control of the board of regents. http...

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GASigned into law 04/2005P-12
Postsec.
Power to Close Postsecondary Institutions
H.B. 25
Repeals a provision which grants the governor the power to close any school or institution under the control of the board of regents.
http:/...

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MDSigned into law 04/2005Postsec.Regional Higher Education Centers
H.B. 597
Authorizes the Maryland Higher Education Commission to approve the operation of regional higher education centers in the State under specifi...

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KYSigned into law 03/2005P-12
Postsec.
Open Meetings and Open Records Information
H.B. 77
Requires the attorney general to distribute Open Meetings and Open Records Act information to local government officials, superintendents of...

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KYSigned into law 03/2005Postsec.
Community College
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
H.B. 239
Clarifies definition of "Kentucky Community and Technical College System" to mean the system composed of public community and technical coll...

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KYSigned into law 03/2005Postsec.University of Kentucky Board of Trustees
S.B. 124
Relates to the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky; permits one of the ten members of the University of Kentucky Board of Truste...

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VASigned into law 03/2005Postsec.Certification of Postsecondary Schools
H.B. 1719
Clarifies the role of the State Council of Higher Education in the certification of postsecondary degree-granting schools other than public ...

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VASigned into law 03/2005Postsec.Higher Education Center
H.B. 2422
Increases from five to seven the citizen members of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, (thereby increasing the board membership...

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ARReport Issued 08/2004Postsec.
Community College
Arkansas Blue Ribbon Committee for Higher Education
N/A
The governor formed the committee to make recommendations to the governor and the Legislature for improving postsecondary education in Arkan...

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LASigned into law 07/2004Postsec.Northeast Louisiana Delta Learning Center
S.B. 785
Authorizes the Board of Regents to establish the Northeast Louisiana Delta Learning Center; provides for the use of the Swanson Correctional...

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PASigned into law 07/2004Postsec.
Community College
Public Officers Code
S.B. 1039
Amends the Public Officers Code. Clarifies the definition of agency to include the governing board of any nonprofit corporation connected wi...

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PASigned into law 07/2004Postsec.Temple University
H.B. 2532
Relates to a supplement to "an act providing for the establishment and operation of Temple University as an instrumentality of the Commonwea...

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RITo governor 06/2004Postsec.
Community College
Accreditation and Governing Board Approval
S.B. 2764
No college, university, or other institution of higher education can be incorporated or established or be permitted to transact business wit...

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TNSigned into law 06/2004Postsec.University and Community College System
S.B. 2479
Amends provisions regarding the state university and community college systems and board of regents. http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bill...

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TNSigned into law 06/2004Postsec.
Community College
Master Plan for Higher Education
H.B. 2865
Deleted and replaced a previous sub-section of law. Requires development of a master plan for future development of public higher education...

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TNSigned into law 06/2004Postsec.
Community College
Higher Education Audits
H.B. 3319
Enacts the "Higher Education Accountability Act of 2004"; provides that the hiring of campus internal auditors shall be done on the recommen...

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MDSigned into law 05/2004Postsec.University System of Maryland Governing Authority
S.B. 738
Provides that the authority of the Board of Regents of the University System may not be superseded by any other State agency or office in ma...

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TNTo governor 05/2004Postsec.Higher Education
H.B. 3263,S.B. 3264
Clarifies the definition of institution for purposes of the Tennessee State School Bond Authority Act, to include the University of
Tennesse...

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TNTo governor 05/2004Postsec.Conflict of Interest Provision
H.B. 2225
No person acting on a presidential search committee for any public higher education system or institution in this state shall be eligible
fo...

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TNTo governor 05/2004Postsec.Internal Financial Audits
H.B. 3338
Requires the trustees of the University of Tennessee to require annual internal financial audits of the offices of the university president ...

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ALSigned into law 04/2004P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Licensing Correspondence Schools
H.B. 196
Relates to the licensing and regulating of certain schools offering courses of instruction; amends specify schools exemptions from licensing...

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IASigned into law 04/2004Postsec.State Board of Regents Appointment
S.F. 2174
Relates to the appointment of the ninth member of the state Board of Regents....

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VASigned into law 04/2004Postsec.
Community College
Higher Education Board Faculty Representatives
H.B. 64
Requires the boards of visitors of four-year public institutions of higher education, the State Board of Community Colleges and local commun...

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VASigned into law 04/2004Postsec.
Community College
Community College Board
S.B. 244
Requires faculty representatives to boards of visitors, the State Board for Community colleges, and local community college boards. http://l...

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WAVetoed 03/2004Postsec.Higher Education Coordinating Board
H.B. 3103
Revises provisions governing the Higher Education Coordinating Board and its advisory councils....

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WASigned into law 03/2004Postsec.Higher Education Branch Campuses
H.B. 2707
Reaffirms the mission of the higher education branch campuses; revises the provisions governing the responsibilities of mission of said camp...

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NYRule Adoption 02/2004P-12
Postsec.
Standing Committees of the Board of Regents
Title 8 NYCRR 3.2 and 4-1.5
Conforms the rules of the Board of Regents to a recent reorganization of the committee structure of the Board of Regents, which merged the C...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003Postsec.Board of Higher Education Membership Requirement
H.B. 2805
Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that one of the 10 members of the Board of Higher Education that is appointed by the Gove...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003Postsec.
Community College
Public Community College Board
S.B. 1980
Amends the Public Community College Act to provide for the election of board of trustee members by trustee district rather than at-large. ht...

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NYSigned into law 08/2003Postsec.
Community College
Reducing the Terms of Board of Trustees
S.B. 301
Reduces the terms of community college boards of trustees from a maximum of nine years to seven years....

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COSigned into law 06/2003Postsec.Higher Education Institutions' Role and Mission
S.B. 304
Concerns provisions governing the operations of state-supported institutions of higher education, including the institutions' missions, admi...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003Postsec.State University Board of Governors
H.B. 51-A
Establishes Board of Governors; provides membership and terms of office; revises membership of university boards of trustees and terms of of...

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NJSigned into law 06/2003Postsec.Seats on NJ President's Council
A.B. 2482
Provides that the three proprietary schools currently authorized to offer degree programs will have seats on the New Jersey Presidents' Coun...

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NYEmergency Rule Adoption 06/2003Postsec.
Community College
Responsibilities and Duties of the University Trustees
NYCRR 8 604.5
Establishes rules concerning a uniform process by which the chancellor engages in an orderly and thorough review of a situation at a communi...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003Postsec.Deferred Compenstation, Bond Authority, Information Technology, Governance
S.B. 1652
Relates to institutions of higher education, including the administration, operation, governance, and financing of those institutions. http:...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003Postsec.
Community College
Community College Governance; Student Organizations
S.B. 1105
States student political organizations may conduct lawful meetings on community college property, except to influence elections as provided ...

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COVetoed 05/2003Postsec.Education Enterprise For Purpose Designation
S.B. 264
Authorizes an institution of higher education, a group of institutions of higher education, or a school or college within an institution of ...

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NHSigned into law 05/2003Postsec.New England Board of Higher Education
S.B. 51
Relates to membership on the New England Board of Higher Education; replaces the college and university presidents with the executive direct...

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OKto governor 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
Modification of Oversight Commission
H.B. 1767 - Omnibus Bill
Amends membership of Education Oversight Board; assigns responsibility to oversee implementation of the provisions of Enrolled House Bill No...

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TNSigned into law 05/2003Postsec.Legislative Confirmation of Appointments
S.B. 1812
Requires legislative confirmation of all appointed members of Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Tennessee Board of Regents and Universi...

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VAVetoed 05/2003Postsec.State Council of Higher Education
H.B. 2678
Beginning July 1, 2003, provides for the Joint Rules Committee to appoint five of the 11 members of the State Council of Higher Education, a...

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COSigned into law 03/2003Postsec.Colorado Higher Education System
H.B. 1093
Concerns the governance and funding of State colleges within the Colorado higher education system....

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12
Postsec.
Internal Audits Required at Postsecondary Institutions and Department of Education
H.B. 650
Establishes full-time program of internal auditing at specific state postsecondary institutions, including various community/junior colleges...

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VASigned into law 03/2003Postsec.Student Representative
H.B. 2364
Directs the State Council of Higher education to appoint a student advisory committee comprised of students enrolled in public institutions ...

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NESigned into law 02/2003Postsec.
Community College
Community College Boards of Governors Candidates
L.B. 15
Provides for automatic nomination of candidates for community college boards of governors....

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ILAdopted 01/2003Postsec.Eastern Ilinois University Board of Trustees governance
2 IAC 6000.110 thru .250
Establishes rules intending to explain what the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University is, how the Board is organized, and how the...

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FLApproved by voters 11/2002Postsec.Local Trustees and Statewide Governing Board to Manage Florida's University System
Constitutional Amendment 11
Proposes a Constitutional amendment (Article IX, Section 7). A local board of trustees shall administer each state university. Each board sh...

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MESigned into law 08/2002Postsec.Establishing a Higher Education Attainment Council
SB 767
Act establishes the Maine Higher Education Attainment Council; establishes that the council should consist of 16 members to be appointed by ...

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MOSigned into law 07/2002Postsec.Expansion and Prescribed Membership of Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents
H.B. 1406
This bill expands the Board of Regents for Northwest Missouri State University from seven to nine members. Six members must live in the stat...

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KSSigned into law 06/2002Postsec.
Community College
Governance, Interlocal Agreements
H.B. 2831
The board of trustees shall have custody of and be responsible for the property of the community college and shall be responsible for the op...

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SCSENATE override line item veto Nos. 2. 06/2002P-12
Postsec.
School Funding
H.B. 4879
Requires funding equal to 1994-95 appropriation to be appropriated to the state department annually to offset any reduction suffered by dist...

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AZSigned by governor 05/2002Postsec.State Board of Regents sunset date
S.B. 1243
Proposes a Constitutional Amendment to extend the termination date of the State Board of Regents to July 1, 2012....

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FLSigned into law 05/2002P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Education Code Re-Write: Office of Inspector General Established
S.B. 20E
According to a legislative summary, "The bill establishes the Office of Inspector General within the State Board of Education to be responsi...

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FLSigned into law 05/2002P-12
Postsec.
Education Code Re-Write: State Board to Enforce Compliance
S.B. 20E
According to a legislative summary, "The bill provides for the state board to be the entity responsible for ensuring that school districts a...

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FLSigned into law 05/2002P-12
Postsec.
Education Code Re-Write: State Board Oversight Enforcement Authority
S.B. 20E
Creates new section giving state board oversight of all public school boards and public postsecondary institution boards, gives state board ...

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MSSigned into law 05/2002Postsec.Community College Board of Trustees powers
S.B. 2621
An Act to delineate the duties of the president and board of trustees of community or junior colleges. The Act authorizes the board of trus...

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MSSigned into law 05/2002Postsec.Study of Community Colleges
H.B. 1612
An Act requiring the State Board for Community and Junior Colleges to conduct a study of the state funding structure relating to community a...

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FLSigned into law 04/2002Postsec.
Community College
State Universities/Board of Trustees
H.B. 353
An act relating to postsecondary education; revises the membership of state university boards of trustees; provides requirements for univers...

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KYSigned into law 04/2002Postsec.KY Higher Education Assistance Authority and the KY Higher Education Student Loan Corporation
H.B. 505
Amend current law to increase the amount of compensation for board member of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority to $100/day ...

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WASigned into law 03/2002Postsec.Student Members
H.B. 2841
Requires a student member on the higher education coordinating board; changes number of members....

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VASigned into law 02/2002P-12
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Regular Submission of Plans
H.B. 79
Requires the State Council of Higher Education to prepare and submit its plans and recommendations for implementing a coordinating system of...

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TXApproved by voters 11/2001P-12
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Compensation for Certain Board Members
V. 11
PROPOSITION 11 (HJR85-2001)Proposes a Constitutional amendment to allow current and retired public school teachers and college professors, a...

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ORSigned into law 07/2001Postsec.
Community College
College Opportunity Board
H.B. 2015
Creates College Opportunity Board; provides for the board's membership; directs the board to oversee and adopt rules for Department of State...

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LASigned into law 06/2001Postsec.Student Member of Board of Regents
S.B. 439
Changes the student member term of office to the Board of Regents and the postsecondary education management boards to begin on June 1 or ea...

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NVSigned into law 06/2001P-12
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Board Membership
S.B. 14A
Relates to elections; revises the districts from which members of the state legislature are elected; changes the number of members of the st...

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ORSigned into law 06/2001Postsec.System Name Change
S.B. 326
Changes name of State System of Higher Education to Oregon University System; changes name of Chancellor of State Board of Higher Education ...

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MTSigned into law 05/2001Postsec.Eligiblity of Higher Education Employee to Serve on Boards
H.B. 349
Authorizes an employee of the Montana University system or an individual working on behalf of the university system to serve on the board of...

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NCSigned into law 05/2001Postsec.
Community College
Education Cabinet Membership
S.B. 735
Session Law Number 123. Modifies the membership of the education cabinet to include representatives of independent colleges and universitie...

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NVSigned into law 05/2001Postsec.Commission on Postsecondary Education
S.B. 237
Removes the commission on postsecondary education from the Department of Education....

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NDSigned into law 04/2001Postsec.Bill defining the State Board of Higher Education powers and duties
S.B. 2042
Updates statutes defining State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) powers and duties. Allows the board to go into executive session when consi...

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TXSigned into law 04/2001Postsec.Campus to Meet Diverse Needs
S.B. 576
Relates to the University of North Texas System and the component institutions of that system. Analysis states that the Laws pertaining to ...

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COSigned into law 03/2001Postsec.Changes in Rules for the Board of the Higher Ed. Commission
H.B. 1035
Provides for an increase in the makeup and the amount of members of the Higher Education Commission; lowers period of time a member of the c...

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KSSigned into law 03/2001Postsec.Inclusion of Municipal Universities in Definition of Postsecondary Institutions
S.B. 5
Concerns the Higher Education Coordination Act; revises the definition of postsecondary educational institution to include municipal univers...

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KYSigned into law 03/2001Postsec.
Community College
Governor Appointments to Board of Regents
H.B. 300
Relates to gubernatorial appointments to university boards of regents; modifies residency requirements for gubernatorial appointees to unive...

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NMVetoed 03/2001Postsec.Training Requirements for Regents
H.B. 137
Amends Section 21-1-26 NMSA 1978 to make the existing orientation and in-service training for members of the Boards of Regents mandatory. ...

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SDSigned into law 03/2001Postsec.Accreditation
S.B. 160
Prohibits the offering of postsecondary education credit or degree by non-accredited institutions....

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VAVeto overridden: legislature has overridden governor's veto 03/2001Postsec.Change in Governance
S.B. 1408
Prior to January 1, 2002, the Governor made all 11 appointments to the State Council of Higher Education. Beginning January 1, 2002, the Go...

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SCSigned into law 10/2000P-12
Postsec.
Ex-Officio Nonvoting Board Member
H.B. 4555
Adds the Chief Executive Officer of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Firs...

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MOVetoed 07/2000Postsec.Governing Bodies of Public Colleges and Universities
H.B. 1396
Makes several changes in the operations of the governing bodies of public colleges and universities, and provides for technical clarificatio...

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FLSigned into law 06/2000P-12
Postsec.
Reorganizing Florida's Education System
H.B. 2263
Creates the Florida Education Governance Reorganization Act of 2000; Creates a governance system that deals with K-20 education. The new bo...

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FLSigned into law 06/2000P-12
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Changes to Florida's Education Policy
S.B. 1770
This bill repeals several sections of law that deal with state education policy. This bill is part of a package (HB 2263, HB 1567, SB 1738 ...

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ILSigned into law 06/2000Postsec.Open Meetings for Higher Ed.
H.B. 2580
Public Act No. 91-715; Relates to the governance of the public universities in Illinois; provides that at each regular and special meeting o...

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NHSigned into law 06/2000Postsec.Community-Technical Education
S.B. 470
Expands the duties of the Commission on the Status of Community-Technical Education to include studying the feasibility of allowing the Regi...

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OHSigned into law 06/2000Postsec.Authority of Boards of Trustees
S.B. 210
Clarifies the authority of the boards of trustees of, or officers designated by the boards of trustees of, state-supported colleges or unive...

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ALSigned into law 05/2000Postsec.Students at 2-Year Institutions Deemed Graduates
S.B. 356
Relates to viability and non-viability of programs of instruction as reviewed by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education; provides that s...

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IASigned into law 05/2000Postsec.
Community College
Community College Governance
H.B. 2433
Relates to community college governance; requires annual reports on workforce preparation....

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TNSigned into law 05/2000Postsec.Requires Approval of New Branch Campuses
H.B. 2332
Pertains to higher education; requires THEC evaluation and approval of any new branch or satellite campuses of existing state institutions o...

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COSigned into law 04/2000Postsec.Authority to Pursue Nonprofit Incorporation
S.B. 61
Concerns the authority of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education to pursue nonprofit incorporation for the purpose of developing discov...

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KSSigned into law 04/2000P-12
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Postsecondary Governance
S.B. 657
Concerns postsecondary education and certain institutions thereof; relates to powers and duties of the state board of regents and the state ...

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KYSigned into law 04/2000Postsec.
Community College
Community College Boards
S.B. 259
Adds a staff member to the board of directors for community colleges; requires that the staff member must be classified or mid-management em...

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KYSigned into law 04/2000Postsec.Defines College
H.B. 44
Relates to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; expands the definition of college to include postsecondary educational instit...

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KYSigned into law 04/2000Postsec.
Community College
Community College Boards
S.B. 259
Adds a staff member to the board of directors for community colleges; requires that the staff member must be classified or mid-management em...

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MDSigned into law 04/2000Postsec.Postsecondary Governance
S.B. 603
Revises the Maryland Charter for Higher Education to include regional higher education centers; requires the Maryland Higher Education Commi...

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VASigned into law 04/2000Postsec.
Community College
Trasnfer of Responsibility
H.B. 1383
Transfers the administrative responsibility for the Economic and Employment Improvement Program for Disadvantaged Persons from the Governor'...

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AZSigned into law 03/2000Postsec.Governance
H.B. 2223
Relates to the Arizona State Board of Private Postsecondary Education. One component requires the board to 1) Administer the student tuitio...

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GASigned into law 03/2000P-12
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Omnibus Bill - Reporting and Planning Requirements of Agencies
H.B. 1187
Removes the current requirements of a state strategic plan and reporting by the Georgia Department of Education. Also removes the current re...

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GASigned into law 03/2000P-12
Postsec.
Omnibus Bill - Membership in Regional Education Service Districts
H.B. 1187
Mandates all school systems, as well as all technical schools and colleges and universities, belong to a Regional Educaiton Service Agency. ...

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VASigned into law 03/2000Postsec.Student Representation on Higher Education Boards
H.B. 821
Requires board of visitors of each 4 year state institution of higher education to appoint on or more nonvoting student representatives to t...

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KYSigned into law 02/2000Postsec.Reorganization
H.B. 91
Reorganizesthe Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority into 6 separate divisions including: Student and Administrative Services,Infor...

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ORSigned into law 07/1999P-12
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Joint Boards of Education
S.B. 868
Directs State Board of Higher Education and State Board of Education to meet as joint boards of education for the purpose of reaching joint ...

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KSSigned into law 05/1999Postsec.Kansas Higher Education Coordination Act
S.B. 345
Enacts the Kansas Higher Education Coordination Act; abolishes and reestablishes the state board of regents; prescribes powers, duties and f...

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NESigned into law 05/1999Postsec.Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
L.B. 816
Modified statutes affecting the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. Changes include: requirement that Commission revise th...

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ARSigned into law 04/1999Postsec.Higher Education Coordination Board
H.B. 1959
Pertains to the composition of the Higher Education Coordination Board....

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ARSigned into law 04/1999Postsec.Scope of Joint Oversight Committee on Higher Education
S.B. 826
Relates to the scope of the joint oversight committee on higher education reform to include all areas of education....

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ARSigned into law 03/1999P-12
Postsec.
Amends Testing Requirements and Deadlines
S.B. 443
Amends various testing requirements and deadlines for reports from the Department of Higher Education; requires the State Board of Education...

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NDSigned into law 01/1999Postsec.State Board of Higher Education
S.B. 2215
Relates to the membership of the state board of higher education; relates to assumption of jurisdiction over junior colleges, appointments a...

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IDSigned into law 12/1998P-12
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Eliminates Councils of State Board of Education
H.B. 29
Strikes provisions creating councils of the State Board of Education governing state institutions of higher education and public schools....

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ILSigned into law 08/1998Postsec.Creates Graduation Incentive Program
H.B. 2565
Amends the Board of Higher Education Act; creates the graduation incentive program to be implemented and administered by the Board of Highe...

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NHSigned into law 06/1998Postsec.Student Membership
H.B. 1369
Changes the student membership on the university system of New Hampshire Board of Trustees from one rotating member to 3 permanent members....

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NHSigned into law 06/1998Postsec.
S.B. 503
Replaces the regional community-technical college board of governors with a board of trustees; revises the board's duties; creates a commiss...

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NJDied 06/1998Postsec.
S.B. 2337 Higher Education
Grants voting rights to student members of the Commission on Higher Education....

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AZSigned into law 05/1998Postsec.
H.B. 2193
Postsecondary education commission's responsibilities are expanded to be responsible for a number of activities relating to mutual interests...

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FLSigned into law 05/1998Postsec.
S.B. 2316
BECAME LAW WITHOUT GOVERNOR'S SIGNATURE . Relates to State Board of Independent Colleges & Universities; restricts certain activities of gr...

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LASigned into law 05/1998Postsec.
S.B. 57
Proposes a constitutional amendment eliminating an existing conflict in the membership of the Board of Regents and provides for membership i...

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LABecame law without governor's signature 05/1998Postsec.
S.B. 42
Proposes a constitutional amendment renaming the Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities....

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LASigned into law 05/1998Postsec.
Community College

S.B. 1
Constitutional Amendment relates to higher education; creates and provides for the Louisiana Technical and Community College Systems and its...

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MSDied 05/1998Postsec.
S.C.R. 512 Higher Education Institutions
Reconstitutes the membership of the board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning by providing that members shall be appointed ...

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KYSigned into law 03/1998Postsec.Council on Postsecondary Education
H.B. 451 Postsecondary Education
Designates the Council on Postsecondary Education as the state agency that has responsibility and authority to direct and annually report on...

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MODied 12/1997Postsec.
H.B. 906
Establishes additional members for certain university boards; makes several changes in the representation of the governing bodies of public ...

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ILSigned into law 10/1997Postsec.
H.B. 2364 Public University Governance
(Effective: 07/24/98) Amends various Acts relating to the governance of the public universities in Illinois. Beginning on the effective date...

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KYSigned into law 06/1997Postsec.
Community College

Higher Education
In a special session called to address higher education issues, the general assembly passed legislation restructuring the governance of high...

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KYSigned into law 05/1997Postsec.
H.J.R. 6 Identification and Placement of Remedial Needs in Postseccondary Institutions
Directs the Council on Higher Education or its successor to review the policies of higher education institutions for identification and plac...

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LADied 03/1997Postsec.
S.B. 334 Governance and Management of Public Post-Secondary Education
Relates to a constitutional amendment that creates and provides relative to a single board for the governance and management of public posts...

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COSigned into law 04/1996Postsec.
S.B. 9 Admission Requirements for Postsecondary Students
Allows the Colorado Cmmission on Higher Education to consider nontraditional academic indicators in addition to traditional academic indicat...

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RIActive 03/1996Postsec.
External Committee on Telecommunications in Higher Education
The Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education will establish a committee which will address the issues related to the role of hig...

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TNSigned into law 03/1996Postsec.
H.B. 2825 Members on Tennessee Higher Education Commission
One of two student members on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission be a voting member....

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ILPassed 02/1996Postsec.
80 IAC 250.10, 250.20 State Universities Civil Service
(Effective: 02/29/96) Restructures the board entities in higher education by eliminating the Board of Governors and the Board of Regents and...

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CASigned into law 10/1995Postsec.
A.B. 446 Postsecondary Education Governance
Streamlines the postsecondary education provisions of the Education Code. Designates the California Postsecondary Education Commission as th...

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TNSigned into law 06/1995Postsec.
S.J.R. 182 Governing Structures
(Effective: 06/12/95) Directs Select Oversight Committee on Education to study governing structure of public education systems in state, fro...

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GASigned into law 04/1995Postsec.
S.B. 305 - Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Changes the definition of "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990"; changes the organization of the Nonpublic Postseco...

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KSSigned into law 04/1995Postsec.
H.B. 2553 Postsecondary Education
Establishes the Kansas Council on the Future of Postsecondary Education; provides for the membership, powers and duties thereof....

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ARSigned into law 02/1995Postsec.
H.B. 1254 Postsecondary
Establishes incentives for the efficient management of public colleges and universities through consolidation or merger....

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ILSigned into law 02/1995Postsec.
S.B. 241 Governance for Postsecondary
Abolishes the Board of Governors of the State Colleges and Universities and the Board of Regents, and places each university formerly under ...

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VTSigned into law 08/1994Postsec.
H 779 Vermont Postsecondary Review Entity
(Effective: 07/01/94) Designates the Vermont Higher Education Council as the Vermont postsecondary review entity for the purpose of reviewin...

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VTActive 06/1994Postsec.
Postsecondary Education Information Sourcebook 1993
Vermont has an unusual system of higher education. It differs from those of most other states in the way it is financed, the way it is organ...

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