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MS HB139
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Herb Frierson
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 37-101-15 to require the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning to limit four-year baccalaureate degrees to no more than 120 semester credit hours (or equivalent quarter/trimester hours).
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Amends Section 37-101-241 to require the Commission on College Accreditation to adopt a policy limiting four-year baccalaureate degrees to no more than 120 semester credit hours, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.
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Applies the 120-credit-hour cap to all state institutions of higher learning under the board's authority and other postsecondary institutions seeking accreditation in Mississippi.
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Takes effect July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Universities and colleges; require IHL board to establish minimum number of semester hours for receipt of a 4-year degree.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013