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HB25-1221

Emily Griffith Associate of Applied Science Degree

Type Bill
Session 2025 Regular Session
Subjects
Higher Education

Concerning authorizing Emily Griffith technical college to offer an associate of applied science degree.

Bill Summary:

The act permits Emily Griffith technical college (college) to offer an associate of applied science degree program (degree program) with approval from the state board for community colleges and occupational education (board). The degree program must include a registered apprenticeship program and certain transferable general education courses.

In considering the college's request to offer a degree program, the board shall consider student and workforce demand, alignment with registered apprenticeship programs, cost-effectiveness for students and the state, and accreditation and licensing requirements. An approved degree program is eligible to receive federal "Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act" funds.


(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Became Law

Introduced

Passed

Became Law

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
04/10/2025 Signed Act PDF
04/08/2025 Final Act PDF
04/01/2025 Rerevised PDF
03/31/2025 Revised PDF
03/04/2025 Reengrossed PDF
03/03/2025 Engrossed PDF
02/11/2025 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
07/31/2025 FN2 PDF
02/24/2025 FN1 PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Refer House Bill 25-1221 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0. Vote summary
Activity Vote Documents
Refer House Bill 25-1221 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. Vote summary
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
04/01/2025 Third Reading BILL
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
Vote record
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
03/04/2025 Third Reading BILL
60
AYE
1
NO
4
OTHER
Vote record
Date Location Action
04/10/2025 Governor Governor Signed
04/08/2025 Governor Sent to the Governor
04/08/2025 Senate Signed by the President of the Senate
04/07/2025 House Signed by the Speaker of the House
04/01/2025 Senate Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
03/31/2025 Senate Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
03/26/2025 Senate Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
03/06/2025 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
03/04/2025 House House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
03/03/2025 House House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
02/28/2025 House House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
02/26/2025 House House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
02/11/2025 House Introduced In House - Assigned to Education
Effective Date Chapter # Title Documents
08/06/2025 71 Emily Griffith Associate of Applied Science Degree PDF