 The Indiana House of Representatives today voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Holli Sullivan‘s (R-Evansville) legislation to streamline administrative operations for public colleges and universities in Indiana.
Sullivan said House Bill 1074 would remove red tape and simplify the process for colleges to sell real estate they no longer need, while still maintaining fiscal oversight.
“Right now, Indiana colleges are put through a burdensome process when they try to sell property,†Sullivan said. “This proposal outlines a simplified procedure, making it easier for schools to readjust property holdings to match their enrollment numbers.â€
Sullivan said this proposal would also streamline the use of tax dollars invested in higher education, create a student success program for 21st Century Scholars and expand access to Workforce Ready Grants for students returning to school.
“Representative Sullivan’s bill is an important step forward in preparing more Hoosiers with the skills needed to advance in the 21st Century economy,†said Commissioner Teresa Lubbers of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. “I am grateful for her leadership to ensure that more high school graduates succeed in college and more adults are able to gain a high-quality workforce certificate.â€
House Bill 1074 can now move to the Senate for consideration. To learn more about this legislation, visit iga.in.gov.
