LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6624 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 17, 2024
BILL NUMBER: SB 285 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Comparative College and Career Information.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Byrne BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill tasks the Commission for Higher Education (CHE), the Department of
Education (DOE), and the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to collect and compile certain
information concerning: (1) postsecondary education; (2) career and technical education; (3) workforce
qualifications; (4) workforce earnings; and (5) workforce debt. It requires the CHE to create an interactive
website known as the student horizon dashboard to provide public access to certain collected and compiled
information. It requires the CHE, the DOE, and the DWD to create a report known as the student graduate
horizon scorecard for annual distribution. It specifies that the scorecard must contain certain information
concerning high paying civilian and military careers and in-demand jobs. It requires the CHE to prepare an
annual report for the Legislative Council. The bill also requires state educational institutions and career and
technical education programs to collect and provide information as requested by the CHE.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: Student Horizon Dashboard: This bill requires the creation of an
interactive website that will provide the data compiled by CHE based upon the bill’s requirements. Initial
costs for the website are estimated at $150,000 per year, including one full-time employee, with continued
development and upkeep costs being somewhat lower.
Commission for Higher Education (CHE): The bill requires the CHE to collect and compile (with the
cooperation of DWD) certain data that must be updated annually and made searchable through the creation
of a dashboard. The bill also requires the CHE (with the cooperation of DOE and DWD) to create a report
called the Student Graduate Horizon Scorecard. The scorecard report is required to be published annually,
by July 1, 2026. The CHE is also required to submit an annual report to the Legislative Council beginning
August 1, 2026.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
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State Agencies Affected: Commission for Higher Education; Department of Education; Department of
Workforce Development; State educational institutions.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: Greg Harrell, Commission for Higher Education.
Fiscal Analyst: Alexander Raggio, 317-234-9485.
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