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OH SB220
Bill
Status
10/29/2013
Primary Sponsor
Randall Gardner
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AI Summary
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Removes the prohibition in Ohio Revised Code sections 3313.6013 and 3365.12 that prevented school districts and colleges from charging students fees for dual enrollment programs and Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program participation.
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Permits schools and institutions of higher education to charge students tuition and fees for participation in dual enrollment programs, though students may still be required to pay for advanced placement or international baccalaureate examination costs.
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Requires the Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents to provide recommendations to the General Assembly by December 31, 2013 on whether to allow charging students for College Credit Plus Program costs.
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Mandates consultation with the Inter-University Council of Ohio, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio, Ohio Association of Community Colleges, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Ohio School Boards Association when developing recommendations.
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Declares the act an emergency measure to ensure timely recommendations are available before implementation of the College Credit Plus Program.
Legislative Description
To remove the prohibition on charging students fees for participating in dual enrollment programs or in alternative funding arrangements under the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program, to require the Chancellor of the Board of Regents, not later than December 31, 2013, to make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding the charging of students for costs associated with the College Credit Plus Program, and to declare an emergency.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program/ College Credit Plus Program-fees
Last Action
To Education
10/29/2013