| 1 | Representative Baxley offered the following: |
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| 3 | Amendment |
| 4 | On page 7, remove line(s) 26-29, |
| 5 | and insert: |
| 6 | (d) Innovative and alternative options have been |
| 7 | considered, such as distance learning and university |
| 8 | partnerships, and found less cost-effective for the student, the |
| 9 | community, and the state. The proposal must document that the |
| 10 | community college has notified in writing, at least 90 days |
| 11 | prior to submitting its proposal to the State Board of |
| 12 | Education, all regionally accredited public and private colleges |
| 13 | and universities in the state of its intent to seek approval for |
| 14 | delivery of the proposed baccalaureate degree program and that |
| 15 | no university partnership is a cost-effective alternative. |