HB 25-1221

House Bill 25-1221, also known as the Emily Griffith Associate of Applied Science Degree bill, allows Emily Griffith Technical College to offer an associate degree program that includes apprenticeships and general education courses. The state board must approve this program based on factors like student demand, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with apprenticeship programs. Once approved, the college can receive federal funding for career and technical education. Since the bill has been signed into law, Emily Griffith Technical College can now proceed to offer these new degree programs with the necessary approvals.

Official 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.)

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