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LC 3310

Revise board of regents laws to remove statutory requirement for student regent

2025 Regular Session

LC 3310 would remove the statutory mandate for a student regent on the Board of Regents, potentially reducing formal student representation unless replacement options are created.

(LC) Draft in Assembly
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Bill Summary · LC 3310

Summary of LC 3310 — Revise Board of Regents Laws to Remove Statutory Requirement for Student Regent

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to revise the statutes governing the Board of Regents by removing the statutory requirement that a student regent must serve on the board. In short, it seeks to eliminate the mandatory placement of a student regent as part of the board’s composition.

Key provisions (based on the bill’s title and status)

  • Amendments would be focused on the governance provisions related to the Board of Regents.
  • Primary change: remove the statutory mandate for a student regent. The bill text would determine whether any replacement mechanism (e.g., optional student representation, advisory roles, or other non-mandatory arrangements) is created; such details would be clarified in the enacted language.
  • Other provisions, if included, would appear in the final text but are not specified in the information provided. The current description centers on eliminating the mandatory student regent requirement.

Who would be affected

  • The Board of Regents as a governing body for the university system.
  • Students and student governance groups who historically sought or benefited from the student regent seat.
  • The broader university system and associated institutions that interact with the board, which may experience changes in governance dynamics and how student perspective is incorporated (if at all) post-revision.
  • State higher education policymakers and administrators who may need to adjust governance practices or stakeholder engagement strategies.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: December 14, 2024.
  • Current status: (LC) Draft in Assembly (early-stage drafting process).
  • Legislative actions timeline (representative milestones):
    • 2024-12-14: Draft On Hold; Drafter Assigned.
    • 2024-12-14: Drafter Assigned (initial drafting activity).
    • 2025-01-20: Draft in Edit; Draft in Legal Review.
    • 2025-01-23: Draft in Input/Proofing; Draft in Final Drafter Review; Draft in Assembly.
  • This sequence indicates the bill is in the formal drafting and review pipeline and has not yet moved to committee hearings or a floor vote.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Governance: Removal of the mandatory student regent could alter how student input is represented on the board. If no replacement mechanism is included in the final text, student perspectives may be less formally represented at the board level.
  • Stakeholder response: Universities, student organizations, and boards may weigh the value of student voices in governance and consider alternative channels for student input.
  • Fiscal and administrative: Any changes to board composition can affect meeting logistics, representation, and policy development processes; cost implications are not specified in the available information.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the final enacted text of LC 3310 to confirm the exact amendments and any accompanying provisions (e.g., replacement representation, transitional rules).
  • Monitor committee assignments and hearings for this bill to understand debates, amendments, and potential passage timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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