An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in institutions of higher education, abolishing the State Board of Higher Education and its powers and duties; further providing for Performance-based Funding Council and for public institution of higher education reporting; and providing for reversion of certain powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education to the State Board of Education and Council of Higher Education.
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Overview
This bill proposes to abolish the State Board of Higher Education and restructure higher education governance in Pennsylvania. It establishes a Performance-based Funding Council to oversee funding and reporting for public institutions. Powers and duties currently held by the State Board of Higher Education are transferred to the State Board of Education and the Council of Higher Education. The bill also aims to improve coordination between K-12, workforce, and higher education sectors and includes provisions for strategic planning and data sharing.
Key provisions
- Abolishes the State Board of Higher Education and its powers and duties.
- Establishes a Performance-based Funding Council to oversee higher education funding and reporting.
- Reverts certain powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education to the State Board of Education and the Council of Higher Education.
- Requires public institutions of higher education to submit annual budget requests to the board.
- Mandates the development of a long-term strategic plan for higher education in the Commonwealth.
- Creates a process for institutions of higher education to close operations, including a teach-out plan.
- Promotes coordination between K-12, workforce, and higher education sectors.
- Requires the board to share data collected with institutions of higher education.
Who is affected
- Students
- Public Institutions of Higher Education
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