Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

State Policies for Excess Hours Remain Unchanged; Steps Taken to Strengthen Academic Advising

Report 07-37, September 2007

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Report Summary

  • In 2005, the Legislature passed SB 2236 to require students to pay 75% of the actual cost of credit hours beyond 120% of the hours required for their degree. However, the bill was vetoed by the Governor. The Legislature considered, but did not pass, similar legislation in 2006 and 2007.
  • The department and the community colleges have developed and published guidelines for strengthening student academic advising, better tracking student progress, and improving articulation between community colleges and the state university system.

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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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