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MI SB1221
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Community College Act of 1966 to allow community colleges to establish education programs and grant baccalaureate degrees in nursing, cement technology, maritime technology, nuclear technology, and culinary arts.
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Modifies the definition of "community college" to explicitly permit the granting of baccalaureate degrees in the five specified technical fields, removing previous restrictions that limited community colleges to associate degrees and certificates.
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Grants community college boards of trustees authority to establish and operate baccalaureate degree programs in these specialized fields as part of their educational mission.
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Introduced March 11, 2010 by Senators Switalski and Gilbert and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Legislative Description
Higher education; community colleges; granting of baccalaureate degrees in certain fields; allow. Amends secs. 105 & 121 of 1966 PA 331 (MCL 389.105 & 389.121).
Higher education, community colleges
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Appropriations
3/11/2010