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FL S1402
Bill
AI Summary
- Revises the preeminent state research universities program by removing funding provisions for "emerging preeminent" universities and eliminating the "programs of excellence" designation, replacing it with a new "state universities of distinction" designation for universities excelling in a unique core competency
- Modifies performance-based metrics for state universities beginning in fiscal year 2021-2022 to include a combined graduation rate metric (4-year rates for first-time students and 2-year rates for transfer students) and 6-year graduation rates for Pell Grant recipients
- Prohibits adjustment of performance benchmarks and metrics after university data has been received by the Board of Governors
- Requires textbook pricing policies with innovative pricing techniques to include an opt-out provision for students, in addition to existing opt-in requirements
- Mandates that the Board of Governors report 5-year trends on faculty and administrator numbers in legislative budget requests, and prohibits administrator growth rates from exceeding faculty growth rates at state universities
Legislative Description
Higher Education
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
3/14/2020
Committee Referrals
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education2/6/2020
Education1/13/2020
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