AZ SCR1005

Expresses support for fair and equal access to private sector colleges and universities in higher education.

Recognizes that private sector colleges enroll 2.6 million students nationally and comprise 42% of Title-IV eligible postsecondary institutions, with higher enrollment of minority students (40%) compared to public institutions (32%) and private nonprofits (22%).

Notes that private sector colleges confer a disproportionate share of degrees in key fields, including 42% of health care degrees at two-year institutions and 14% at four-year institutions.

Opposes Department of Education rules that may adversely impact students attending private sector colleges and conflict with the goal of increasing U.S. college graduation rates by 2020.

Supports laws and regulations promoting fair and equal access to all higher education sectors and encouraging career aspirations for students pursuing higher education.