S.B. 1113: COMMITTEE SUMMARY - COSTS TO COMPLETE DEGREES

Senate Bill 1113 (as introduced 5-6-98)

Date Completed: 5-11-98

CONTENT

The bill would amend Public Act 42 of 1963, which provides for the submission of accounts to the Legislature by State-supported higher education institutions, to require the governing board of each institution of higher education to compile a report that estimated the average total cost for a student to complete a program for a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree. The report would have to be submitted by December 1 of each year to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittees, and Fiscal Agencies.

("Average total cost" would mean the average cost of tuition and fees needed to complete a degree program, but would not include charges or fees for room and board. "Institution of higher education" would mean a college or university described in Section 4, 5, or 6 of Article VIII of the State Constitution.)

Proposed MCL 390.1102 - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

- Fiscal Analyst: E. Jeffries

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.