Bill Text: IN HB1287 | 2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Indiana University_Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-01-13 - Representative Heuer added as coauthor [HB1287 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2012-HB1287-Introduced.html

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Introduced Version

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HOUSE BILL No. 1287

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL

Citations Affected: IC 21-18-9-5.

Synopsis: Indiana University_Purdue University Fort Wayne. Requires the commission for higher education to approve the establishment of: (1) not more than six graduate degree programs, which must be aligned with industries identified as target industries for regional economic development; and (2) a baccalaureate degree program in insurance and risk management; at the Indiana University_Purdue University Fort Wayne campus.

Effective: July 1, 2012.

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    January 10, 2012, read first time and referred to Committee on Education.

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Introduced

Second Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2012)

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HOUSE BILL No. 1287

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    A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning higher education.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

SOURCE: IC 21-18-9-5; (12)IN1287.1.1. -->     SECTION 1. IC 21-18-9-5, AS AMENDED BY P.L.169-2011, SECTION 21, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012]: Sec. 5. (a) The commission may approve or disapprove the:
        (1) establishment of any new branches, regional or other campuses, or extension centers;
        (2) establishment of any new college or school; or
        (3) offering on any campus of any:
            (A) additional associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree; or
            (B) additional program leading to a certificate or other indication of accomplishment.
     (b) The commission shall approve the establishment of not more than six (6) graduate degree programs, which may include doctoral degree programs, at the Indiana University.Purdue University Fort Wayne campus. Each program approved under this subsection must be aligned with an industry that is identified as a target industry for regional economic development. Total

enrollment in the programs may not exceed ninety-six (96) students each academic year.
     (c) The commission shall approve the establishment of a baccalaureate degree program in insurance and risk management at the Indiana University_Purdue University Fort Wayne campus.