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House approves partial tuition cap for concurrent‑enrollment classes, up to $30 per credit
Summary
The House passed a bill allowing higher‑education institutions to charge partial tuition (capped at up to $30 per credit hour) for concurrent‑enrollment courses and made related clarifying edits; sponsors said the change preserves the program while giving colleges flexibility.
The Utah House on Feb. 16, 2006, approved first substitute House Bill 151 to adjust funding for concurrent enrollment and authorize institutions to charge partial tuition for college courses taken by high school students.
Sponsor Representative Margaret Dayton said the program has grown to more than 26,000 students and that modest, capped partial tuition will help colleges manage unfunded head counts while preserving options for students. "There are over 26,000 students who are enrolled in concurrent enrollment," Dayton said, arguing the change prevents cuts to offerings.
Floor amendments replaced the word "fee" with "partial tuition" to clarify the policy. Members debated an upper cap on what colleges may charge; a motion to reduce the cap from $30 to $20 per credit hour was proposed and defeated after members voiced differing concerns about access and institutional funding. Representative Snow argued that an "up to" cap often becomes the effective charge and urged caution in setting the amount.
The House adopted the bill as amended and recorded a final vote of 58 yes, 11 no. Sponsors noted that existing aid sources and college programs could help students who cannot afford partial tuition in lean years; the bill was sent to the Senate for consideration.
