EXPLANATION: Directs all public comprehensive institutions to implement a transfer policy for students.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 11, COMMISSION ON HIGER EDUCATION, page 344, after line 4, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:

/ (CHE: Transfer Policy) All public comprehensive institutions shall establish and implement a transfer policy that will provide students a clear path to degree completion. The policy must ensure students transferring in with an AA or AS degree shall receive at least 60 applicable transfer credits towards fulfilling general education requirements. Course prerequisites and minimum credit requirements for awarding degrees shall still apply. By December 15, the comprehensive institutions must submit their transfer policy to the Commission on Higher Education and ensure it is easily accessible on their website. Independent institutions may participate voluntarily. /

Amend totals and titles to conform.