HIGHER ED. DISTANCE RECIPROCATION H.B. 5147:
SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
House Bill 5147 (as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Carrie Rheingans
House Committee: Higher Education
CONTENT
The bill would repeal Section 7 of the Higher Education Authorization and Distance Education Reciprocal Exchange Act, which establishes a sunset for the Act of September 30, 2029.
The Act provides for the reciprocal exchange of distance higher education between the State and other states or a higher education compact. It establishes an authorization and approval process for out-of-state distance higher education providers. The Act also prescribes the powers and duties of certain State agencies and officials, provides for the collection of fees, and establishes a complaint process for students enrolled in distance education programs.
Section 7 repeals the Act on September 30, 2029. The bill would delete this sunset language so that the Act would remain in effect beyond the sunset date.
MCL 390.1697 (repealed) Legislative Analyst: Abby Schneider
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
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.