HB 1453.E - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/10/03)

Declares an intent to make improvements to the statewide transfer of credit policy and agreement through the following initiatives: (1) Improved ease of transfer of general education courses between institutions; and

(2) Development of transfer degrees for specific academic majors.

Requires the higher education coordinating board, the state board for community and technical colleges, and the council of presidents, in partnership, to convene a work group to recommend changes to the statewide transfer of credit policy and agreement as provided in this act. The work group shall include representatives from each of the public four-year institutions of higher education and a broad sample of community and technical colleges.

Requires that, prior to registration, each community or technical college shall notify students regarding which of the institution's courses fall within the general education transfer curriculum under this act or within one or more transfer associate degrees under this act.