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Senate narrows debate, approves up‑to‑$30 cap to sustain concurrent enrollment
Summary
After hours of debate about access for low‑income and rural students, the Senate passed HB 151 allowing institutions to charge up to $30 per concurrent enrollment course and directing waivers for eligible students; supporters said the cap preserves program capacity.
The Senate approved the first substitute of House Bill 151, a funding mechanism that allows colleges and universities to charge a maximum of $30 per concurrent enrollment course to help sustain rapid program growth.
Sen. Stevenson, the sponsor, said the modest fee would prevent institutions from turning students away and noted higher education already absorbs tens of thousands of unfunded course enrollments. He said the $30 cap is a…
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