SB 286 -- OUT-OF-STATE HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS

SPONSOR:  Nodler (Kingery)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Higher
Education by a vote of 9 to 0.

The Coordinating Board of Higher Education currently issues
certificates of approval to operate in Missouri to certain
out-of-state public higher education institutions.  As of July 1,
2006, all previously issued certificates granted to out-of-state
public higher education institutions will be revoked.  This bill
requires the board to hold these institutions to criteria no
lower than those required of Missouri public higher education
institutions.  The board must promulgate rules for its
implementation no later than December 31, 2005.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Cost on General Revenue Fund of $750 to
Unknown in FY 2006, FY 2007, and FY 2008.  Expected to be less
than $100,000.  No impact on Other State Funds in FY 2006, FY
2007, and FY 2008.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that there is an equity issue
involved in state-supported colleges in Missouri being held to
higher standards than state-supported colleges from neighboring
states offering programs in Missouri.  If an out-of-state college
has a physical presence in the state competing with Missouri
programs, it should meet Missouri program standards.

Testifying for the bill was Senator Nodler.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Becky DeNeve, Senior Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:21 pm