SB 5616 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

Establishes the launch year act.

Helps students progress from high school to a certificate or degree by increasing opportunities and providing a clear pathway.

Provides for community and technical colleges and four-year higher education institutions to publish a list of high school courses and adopt uniform scores for proficiency exams or competency requirements that will be given credit toward certificate or degree requirements.

Requires the higher education coordinating board to annually publish certain information on its web site.