Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that expands programs related to higher education institutions and outlines protocols for credits needed when a student transfers into the institution and the financial aid that may be applicable.

Highlights:

• Expands programs related to higher education institutions and outlines protocols for credits needed when a student transfers into the institution and the financial aid that may be applicable (Sec. 1-10).

• Establishes and creates a board of governmental officials, university personnel, students, business leaders, and other community members (Sec. 1-10).

• Specifies that the board shall have a Penn State representative and be responsible for developing a higher education strategic plan, which shall include (Sec. 1-10):

• Setting long-term, measurable goals; 

• Providing strategies for implementing those goals; and 

• Assessing the higher education needs of the state.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 11).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that expands programs related to higher education institutions and outlines protocols for credits needed when a student transfers into the institution and the financial aid that may be applicable.

Highlights:

• Expands programs related to higher education institutions and outlines protocols for credits needed when a student transfers into the institution and the financial aid that may be applicable (Sec. 1-10).

• Establishes and creates a board of governmental officials, university personnel, students, business leaders, and other community members (Sec. 1-10).

• Specifies that the board shall have a Penn State representative and be responsible for developing a higher education strategic plan, which shall include (Sec. 1-10):

• Setting long-term, measurable goals; 

• Providing strategies for implementing those goals; and 

• Assessing the higher education needs of the state.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 11).

Full Bill Text