HB342 Alabama 2015 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the state is authorized to participate in reciprocity agreements whereby colleges and universities of member states are allowed to operate, without additional state approval or authorization, in other member states
This bill would clarify the exemption from state approval or authorization for regional accrediting authorities or accredited degree granting entities operating under the terms of an approved reciprocity agreement
This bill would also establish the State Reciprocity Committee, and would provide for the duties and powers of the reciprocity committee
To amend Sections 16-5-10 and 16-46-3, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended by Act 2014-245 and Act 2014-330 of the 2014 Regular Session, relating to exemptions from state approval for entities participating in reciprocity agreements; to clarify the exemption for regional accrediting authorities and accredited degree granting entities; and to establish the State Reciprocity Committee and provide for the duties and powers of the reciprocity committee.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2015 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Education and Youth Affairs |
| April 9, 2015 | H | Engrossed |
| April 9, 2015 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 304 |
| April 9, 2015 | H | Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 303 |
| April 9, 2015 | H | Robinson Amendment Offered |
| April 9, 2015 | H | Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 302 |
| April 9, 2015 | H | Education Policy first Substitute Offered |
| April 9, 2015 | H | Third Reading Passed |
| April 2, 2015 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and |
| March 19, 2015 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 1, 2015 | Room 418 at 13:30 | House EP Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB342 Alabama 2015 Session - Engrossed |
| Bill Text | HB342 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |