1087-S AMH ANDG CLYN 246

SHB 1087 - H AMD 603

By Representative Anderson

WITHDRAWN 04/08/2011

    On page 138, after line 27, insert the following:

    "(6)  The higher education coordinating board, in conjunction with the institutions of higher education and the state board for community and technical colleges, shall adopt and implement a statewide transfer and articulation system and policies that include common lower division academic transfer course numbering and a common curriculum content framework.  The system and policies, including all required elements, shall be implemented by August 1, 2012, and a report on progress and implementation shall be submitted to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by that date.  In the event that the implementation date of August 1, 2012, is not met, for every thirty days beyond this date the office of financial management shall withhold ten percent of funding disbursements to the agencies or institutions that have failed to meet the implementation date."

EFFECT:  Requires the HECB, together with the SBCTC and the institutions, to adopt and implement a statewide transfer and articulation system and policies which include common course numbering and a common curriculum content framework.  Requires the system and policies to be in place and implemented by August 1, 2012, and authorizes the OFM to withhold 10 percent of funding disbursements in the event the implementation date is not met. 

FISCAL IMPACT: No change to appropriated levels.

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