1808 AMH KENN MCLA 37

HB 1808 - H AMD 0151 ADOPTED 3-15-03

By Representative Kenney

On page 2, line 6, after "shall" strike "require the institution to submit the following information" and insert "conduct an independent analysis using information from a variety of sources"

On page 2, line 8, after "program" insert ", including but not limited to information submitted by the institution. Such information shall include"

On page 2, line 12, after "(b)" strike all material through "place" on line 15 and insert "The feasibility of using existing public or private capacity for the program and comparisons of the state cost of providing existing and proposed capacity. Any institution that offers programs under this section shall comply with all applicable state rules and regulations"

EFFECT: Directs the HECB, when reviewing a proposal for a new program under this bill, to use information other than what is supplied by the institution proposing the program. Rather than a cost-benefit analysis, the HECB will examine the feasibility and compare the cost of using existing public or private capacity for the program.