Creates the student achievement council to provide the focus and propose the goals for increasing educational attainment including improving student transitions from secondary to postsecondary education and training and between and among postsecondary institutions.

Creates a joint higher education committee to: (1) Review the work of the student achievement council and provide legislative feedback;

(2) Engage with the student achievement council and the higher education community to create greater communication, coordination, and alignment between the higher education system and the expectations of the legislature; and

(3) Provide recommendations for higher education policy.

Requires the education data center to: (1) In consultation with institutions of higher education, develop information on the approximate amount of state support that students receive; and

(2) Determine and report on amounts constituting undergraduate and graduate educational costs.

Directs that the office of student financial assistance is within the student achievement council and under the direction of the council.

Transfers powers, duties, and functions of the higher education coordinating board to the student achievement council.

"AN ACT Relating to higher education coordination."