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CS/CS/CS/HB 839: Higher Education

GENERAL BILL by Education Committee ; Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee ; Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee ; Rodrigues, R. ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Fine ; Leek

Higher Education; Revises provisions relating to FCSI employees & officers, BOG, SBE, OIG duties, preeminent state research universities program, SUS performance-based incentives, text books & instructional materials, transfer of funds by university board of trustees, J. Hillis Miller Health Center, specified pilot project, budget requests, & statewide articulation agreement; & requires Commissioner of Education to provide recommendations.

Effective Date: 7/1/2019
Last Action: 4/29/2019 House - Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 741 (Ch. 2019-59), CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119), CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2502 (Ch. 2019-116) -HJ 1011
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/14/2019 House • Filed
    2/20/2019 House • Referred to Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee; Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee; Education Committee -HJ 88
    3/5/2019 House • Introduced -HJ 88
    3/11/2019 House • On Committee agenda-- Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee, 03/13/19, 9:30 am, Mashburn Hall
    3/13/2019 House • CS by Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee; YEAS 10 NAYS 5 -HJ 442
    3/14/2019 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.18(c)
    • CS by Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 425
    3/15/2019 House • Now in Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 445
    3/22/2019 House • On Committee agenda-- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, 03/26/19, 3:30 pm, Webster Hall
    3/26/2019 House • CS/CS by Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 9 NAYS 2 -HJ 537
    3/28/2019 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.18(c)
    • CS/CS by Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 533
    3/29/2019 House • Now in Education Committee -HJ 551
    4/5/2019 House • On Committee agenda-- Education Committee, 04/09/19, 2:00 pm, Webster Hall
    4/9/2019 House • CS/CS/CS by- Education Committee; YEAS 14 NAYS 1 -HJ 674
    4/11/2019 House • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.18(c)
    • Placed on Calendar -HJ 672
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/17/19
    • CS/CS/CS by Education Committee read 1st time -HJ 671
    4/17/2019 House • Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading -HJ 695
    4/22/2019 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/25/19
    4/25/2019 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 875
    • Amendment(s) failed (041643, 131141) -HJ 875, 876
    • Amendment(s) adopted (501159) -HJ 876
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    4/26/2019 House • Temporarily postponed, on 3rd Reading -HJ 925
    4/29/2019 House • Temporarily postponed, on 3rd Reading -HJ 950
    • Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 741 (Ch. 2019-59), CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119), CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2502 (Ch. 2019-116) -HJ 1011

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 839, Engrossed 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/25/2019 at 6:19 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (13)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 371 Discrimination In Florida K-20 Public Education System Caruso, Fine Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died in PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 741 (Ch. 2019-59)
    H 741 (er) Anti-Semitism Fine, Caruso Compare Last Action: 5/31/2019 Chapter No. 2019-59
    H 1407 Postsecondary Education Ponder Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died in Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119)
    H 5501 Higher Education Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2500 (Ch. 2019-115)
    H 7071 (er) Workforce Education Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 6/24/2019 Chapter No. 2019-119
    S 190 (er) Higher Education Stargel Compare Last Action: 6/18/2019 Chapter No. 2019-103, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2502 (Ch. 2019-116)
    S 194 Higher Education Stargel Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103)
    S 770 (c3) Workforce Education Hutson Compare Last Action: 5/2/2019 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119) -SJ 792
    S 1272 (c1) Anti-Semitism Gruters Compare Last Action: 4/29/2019 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 741 (Ch. 2019-59) -SJ 582
    S 1296 (c1) Organization and Operation of State Universities Diaz Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119), CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2502 (Ch. 2019-116)
    S 1308 (c1) Pathways to College and Career Success Perry Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119)
    S 1744 Higher Education Baxley Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103)
    S 2502 (er) Implementing the 2019-2020 General Appropriations Act Appropriations Compare Last Action: 6/24/2019 Chapter No. 2019-116, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5301 (Ch. 2019-118), CS/HB 7099 (Ch. 2019-142), CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2500 (Ch. 2019-115)

    Citations - Statutes (16)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    215.985 Transparency in government spending. Page 5 (pdf)
    1001.03 Specific powers of State Board of Education. Page 6 (pdf)
    1001.706 Powers and duties of the Board of Governors. Page 6 (pdf)
    1001.7065 Preeminent state research universities program. Page 8 (pdf)
    1001.92 State University System Performance-Based Incentive. Page 9 (pdf), Page 11 (pdf)
    1002.21 Postsecondary student and parent rights.
    1004.085 Textbook and instructional materials affordability. Page 12 (pdf)
    1004.28 Direct-support organizations; use of property; board of directors; activities; audit; facilities. Page 12 (pdf)
    1004.335 Accreditation consolidation of University of South Florida branch campuses. Page 13 (pdf)
    1004.346 Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute. Page 17 (pdf)
    1004.41 University of Florida; J. Hillis Miller Health Center. Page 17 (pdf)
    1007.23 Statewide articulation agreement. Page 23 (pdf)
    1007.27 Articulated acceleration mechanisms. Page 25 (pdf)
    1009.215 Student enrollment pilot program for the spring and summer terms. Page 26 (pdf)
    1009.24 State university student fees. Page 27 (pdf)
    1011.90 State university funding. Page 32 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 839, Committee Substitute 3 Posted 4/11/2019 at 3:20 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (10)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 1407 Postsecondary Education Ponder Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died in Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119)
    H 5501 Higher Education Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2500 (Ch. 2019-115)
    H 7071 (e1) Workforce Education Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 6/24/2019 Chapter No. 2019-119
    S 190 (e2) Higher Education Stargel Compare Last Action: 6/18/2019 Chapter No. 2019-103, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2502 (Ch. 2019-116)
    S 194 Higher Education Stargel Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103)
    S 770 (c3) Workforce Education Hutson Compare Last Action: 5/2/2019 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119) -SJ 792
    S 1296 (c1) Organization and Operation of State Universities Diaz Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119), CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2502 (Ch. 2019-116)
    S 1308 (c1) Pathways to College and Career Success Perry Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119)
    S 1744 Higher Education Baxley Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103)
    S 2502 (e1) Implementing the 2019-2020 General Appropriations Act Appropriations Compare Last Action: 6/24/2019 Chapter No. 2019-116, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5301 (Ch. 2019-118), CS/HB 7099 (Ch. 2019-142), CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2500 (Ch. 2019-115)

    Floor Amendments (4)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    041643 - Amendment
    Remove lines 125-181
    Webb 4/23/2019
    3:43 PM
    House: Failed
    4/25/2019
    PDF
    hierarchy 131141 - Amendment to Amendment (041643)
    Remove line 10 of the amendment and insert:
    Webb 4/23/2019
    4:23 PM
    House: Failed
    4/25/2019
    PDF
    501159 - Amendment
    Between lines 274 and 275, insert:
    Fine 4/12/2019
    1:52 PM
    House: Adopted
    4/25/2019
    PDF
    283327 - Amendment
    Between lines 796 and 797, insert:
    Eskamani 4/23/2019
    3:06 PM
    House: Withdrawn
    4/25/2019
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/25/2019 3:02 PM House 110 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (15)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    215.985 Transparency in government spending. Page 5 (pdf)
    1001.03 Specific powers of State Board of Education. Page 6 (pdf)
    1001.706 Powers and duties of the Board of Governors. Page 6 (pdf)
    1001.7065 Preeminent state research universities program. Page 8 (pdf)
    1001.92 State University System Performance-Based Incentive. Page 9 (pdf), Page 11 (pdf)
    1004.085 Textbook and instructional materials affordability. Page 12 (pdf)
    1004.28 Direct-support organizations; use of property; board of directors; activities; audit; facilities. Page 12 (pdf)
    1004.335 Accreditation consolidation of University of South Florida branch campuses. Page 13 (pdf)
    1004.346 Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute. Page 17 (pdf)
    1004.41 University of Florida; J. Hillis Miller Health Center. Page 17 (pdf)
    1007.23 Statewide articulation agreement. Page 23 (pdf)
    1007.27 Articulated acceleration mechanisms. Page 25 (pdf)
    1009.215 Student enrollment pilot program for the spring and summer terms. Page 26 (pdf)
    1009.24 State university student fees. Page 27 (pdf)
    1011.90 State university funding. Page 32 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 839, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 3/28/2019 at 10:38 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Education Committee (Post-Meeting) 4/11/2019 (pdf)

    Related Bills (9)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1296 (c1) Organization and Operation of State Universities Diaz Similar Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119), CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2502 (Ch. 2019-116)
    H 1407 Postsecondary Education Ponder Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died in Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119)
    H 5501 Higher Education Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2500 (Ch. 2019-115)
    H 7071 (c1) Workforce Education Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 6/24/2019 Chapter No. 2019-119
    S 190 Education Stargel Compare Last Action: 6/18/2019 Chapter No. 2019-103, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2502 (Ch. 2019-116)
    S 194 Higher Education Stargel Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103)
    S 1308 (c1) Pathways to College and Career Success Perry Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119)
    S 1744 Higher Education Baxley Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103)
    S 2502 Implementing the 2019-2020 General Appropriations Act Appropriations Compare Last Action: 6/24/2019 Chapter No. 2019-116, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5301 (Ch. 2019-118), CS/HB 7099 (Ch. 2019-142), CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2500 (Ch. 2019-115)

    Committee Amendments (10)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    748057 - Amendment
    Between lines 69 and 70, insert:
    Rodrigues 4/8/2019
    9:21 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/9/2019
    PDF
    085157 - Amendment
    Between lines 69 and 70, insert:
    Rodrigues 4/8/2019
    9:23 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/9/2019
    PDF
    384619 - Amendment
    Remove lines 93-96 and insert:
    Rodrigues 4/8/2019
    9:24 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/9/2019
    PDF
    184447 - Amendment
    Between lines 199 and 200, insert:
    Rodrigues 4/8/2019
    9:25 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/9/2019
    PDF
    824523 - Amendment
    Remove lines 216-221 and insert:
    Rodrigues 4/8/2019
    9:26 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/9/2019
    PDF
    497039 - Amendment
    Remove lines 281-292 and insert:
    Rodrigues 4/8/2019
    9:27 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/9/2019
    PDF
    497955 - Amendment
    Between lines 292 and 293, insert:
    Rodrigues 4/8/2019
    9:28 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/9/2019
    PDF
    394055 - Amendment
    Remove lines 311-422 and insert:
    Rodrigues 4/8/2019
    9:29 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/9/2019
    PDF
    300783 - Amendment
    Between lines 438 and 439, insert:
    Rodrigues 4/8/2019
    9:30 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/9/2019
    PDF
    375877 - Amendment
    Remove lines 628-640 and insert:
    Rodrigues 4/8/2019
    9:31 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/9/2019
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (10)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    1001.706 Powers and duties of the Board of Governors. Page 3 (pdf)
    1001.7065 Preeminent state research universities program. Page 5 (pdf)
    1001.92 State University System Performance-Based Incentive. Page 6 (pdf), Page 8 (pdf)
    1004.28 Direct-support organizations; use of property; board of directors; activities; audit; facilities. Page 9 (pdf)
    1004.335 Accreditation consolidation of University of South Florida branch campuses. Page 10 (pdf)
    1004.41 University of Florida; J. Hillis Miller Health Center. Page 12 (pdf)
    1007.23 Statewide articulation agreement. Page 17 (pdf)
    1009.215 Student enrollment pilot program for the spring and summer terms. Page 18 (pdf)
    1009.24 State university student fees. Page 19 (pdf)
    1011.90 State university funding. Page 25 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 839, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/14/2019 at 3:52 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 3/27/2019 (pdf)

    Related Bills (8)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1296 Organization and Operation of State Universities Diaz Similar Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119), CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2502 (Ch. 2019-116)
    H 1407 Postsecondary Education Ponder Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died in Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119)
    H 5501 Higher Education Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2500 (Ch. 2019-115)
    H 7071 Postsecondary Workforce Education Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 6/24/2019 Chapter No. 2019-119
    S 190 Education Stargel Compare Last Action: 6/18/2019 Chapter No. 2019-103, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2502 (Ch. 2019-116)
    S 194 Higher Education Stargel Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103)
    S 1308 (c1) Pathways to College and Career Success Perry Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119)
    S 1744 Higher Education Baxley Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103)

    Committee Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    744537 - Amendment
    Remove line 153 and insert:
    Alexander 3/25/2019
    6:48 PM
    PDF
    358111 - Amendment
    Remove lines 154-171 and insert:
    Rodrigues 3/25/2019
    5:00 PM
    PDF
    296275 - Amendment
    Remove lines 168-174 and insert:
    Alexander 3/25/2019
    6:50 PM
    Failed to Adopt
    3/26/2019
    PDF
    592067 - Amendment
    Remove lines 168-174 and insert:
    Alexander 3/25/2019
    6:52 PM
    Withdrawn Prior to Consideration
    3/25/2019
    PDF
    033609 - Amendment
    Between lines 618 and 619, insert:
    Rodrigues 3/25/2019
    5:00 PM
    PDF
    921803 - Amendment
    Remove line 619 and insert:
    Rodrigues 3/25/2019
    5:44 PM
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (10)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    1001.706 Powers and duties of the Board of Governors. Page 3 (pdf)
    1001.7065 Preeminent state research universities program. Page 5 (pdf)
    1001.92 State University System Performance-Based Incentive. Page 6 (pdf)
    1004.28 Direct-support organizations; use of property; board of directors; activities; audit; facilities. Page 8 (pdf)
    1004.335 Accreditation consolidation of University of South Florida branch campuses. Page 9 (pdf)
    1004.41 University of Florida; J. Hillis Miller Health Center. Page 12 (pdf)
    1007.23 Statewide articulation agreement. Page 17 (pdf)
    1009.215 Student enrollment pilot program for the spring and summer terms. Page 18 (pdf)
    1009.24 State university student fees. Page 18 (pdf)
    1011.90 State university funding. Page 24 (pdf)

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  • HB 839, Original Filed Version Posted 2/14/2019 at 2:17 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 3/14/2019 (pdf)

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1296 Organization and Operation of State Universities Diaz Similar Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119), CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2502 (Ch. 2019-116)
    H 1407 Postsecondary Education Ponder Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died in Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119)
    H 7071 Postsecondary Workforce Education Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 6/24/2019 Chapter No. 2019-119
    S 194 Higher Education Stargel Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103)
    S 1308 Pathways to College and Career Success Perry Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119)
    S 1744 Higher Education Baxley Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103)

    Committee Amendments (4)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    684007 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Rodrigues 3/12/2019
    6:14 PM
    Adopted
    3/13/2019
    PDF
    hierarchy 245707 - Amendment to Amendment (684007)
    Remove line 96 of the amendment and insert:
    Alexander 3/13/2019
    1:18 PM
    Failed to Adopt
    3/13/2019
    PDF
    hierarchy 771327 - Amendment to Amendment (684007)
    Remove lines 97-133 of the amendment and insert:
    Alexander 3/12/2019
    6:57 PM
    Withdrawn
    3/13/2019
    PDF
    hierarchy 356133 - Amendment to Amendment (684007)
    Remove lines 112-133 of the amendment and insert:
    Alexander 3/13/2019
    1:27 PM
    Withdrawn
    3/13/2019
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (7)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    1001.706 Powers and duties of the Board of Governors. Page 3 (pdf)
    1001.92 State University System Performance-Based Incentive. Page 4 (pdf)
    1004.28 Direct-support organizations; use of property; board of directors; activities; audit; facilities. Page 11 (pdf)
    1004.335 Accreditation consolidation of University of South Florida branch campuses. Page 12 (pdf)
    1004.41 University of Florida; J. Hillis Miller Health Center. Page 15 (pdf)
    1007.23 Statewide articulation agreement. Page 20 (pdf)
    1011.90 State university funding. Page 21 (pdf)

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