HB 5354
Relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education
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Bill overview
This bill modifies rules overseen by the Higher Education Policy Commission and the Council for Community and Technical College Education in West Virginia. It authorizes the Higher Education Policy Commission to create rules related to administrative exemptions and a mental health loan program, and directs the repeal of existing rules concerning purchasing efficiencies and a research trust fund program. Furthermore, it authorizes the Council for Community and Technical College Education to establish rules for the STAND program, and repeals a rule related to purchasing efficiencies. The bill aims to streamline and update regulations within West Virginia’s higher education system.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Higher Education Policy Commission to create rules regarding administrative exemptions and a mental health loan program.
- Directs the repeal of rules related to purchasing efficiencies by the Higher Education Policy Commission.
- Authorizes the Higher Education Policy Commission to establish rules for the STAND program.
- Directs the repeal of a rule related to purchasing efficiencies by the Council for Community and Technical College Education.
- Authorizes the Higher Education Policy Commission to authorize existing legislative rules.
- Authorizes the Council for Community and Technical College Education to authorize existing legislative rules.
- Includes amendments to existing rules regarding the Higher Education Policy Commission, specifically related to financial aid and institutional governance.
Who is affected
- Higher Education Policy Commission
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