Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee

The Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee considers issues relating to the state's public and independent baccalaureate colleges and universities, public community and technical colleges, and private career schools. Issues include governance and coordination of higher education, financial aid, tuition, and workforce training.

(Please note: This general description should not be considered the definitive listing of issues considered by this committee.)

Committee Schedules, Agendas, and Documents

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Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee - Video Remote Testimony Expansion Program

During the 2020 Regular Session, the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee will implement an expanded public video remote testimony process. Members of the public may request to testify remotely for any measure that is scheduled for public hearing by the Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee. Based on requests that are received, video remote testimony will be offered at the first two (2) sites requested for each hearing, subject to remote site room availability. Please note: Requests must be received by Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee staff no less than four (4) business days in advance of the hearing. Please see the Remote Testimony webpage for instructions on how to initiate a request for remote testimony at a preferred site, and to sign up for these and other remote testimony opportunities.

Reports and Publications

Recent Reports and Publications

Archived Reports and Publications


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