HB 1029

The bill enhances student representation in higher education by expanding the Colorado commission on higher education (commission) from 11 to 13 voting members by adding 2 student members who are enrolled at a state-supported institution of higher education (student members). The bill adds: One student member from a graduate research university or a 4-year institution of higher education; and One student member from a community college, local district college, or area technical college. The bill shrinks the advisory committee to the commission from 13 to 12 members by removing the advisory committee member designated to represent the students of the state. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)