Bill
SB 1864
Overview: SB 1864 requires public institutions of higher education to establish a system for students to evaluate their instructors.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to improve the
Overview: SB 1864 requires public institutions of higher education to establish a system for students to evaluate their instructors.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to improve the quality of instruction and accountability for faculty at public colleges and universities. By mandating a student evaluation system, the legislature seeks to provide valuable feedback to help enhance teaching effectiveness.
Key Provisions:
- Requires all public institutions of higher education to implement a system for students to evaluate their instructors
- Specifies that the evaluation system must be standardized across the institution
- Mandates that the results of these evaluations be made available to students
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary stakeholders affected by this bill would be students, faculty, and administrators at public colleges and universities in the state. Students would gain a formal channel to provide feedback on their instructors, while faculty would receive evaluations that could impact their performance reviews and career advancement. Institutions would be responsible for developing and administering the new evaluation system.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: SB 1864 was introduced in the 2025 legislative session and has been amended to add a co-sponsor. The bill will likely proceed through committee hearings and a vote by the full legislature in the coming months.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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