Utah HB0353 amends higher education credit transfer policies to improve pathways for students transferring from external institutions.

Utah HB0353 amends the Utah System of Higher Education to enhance credit transfer processes for students moving from institutions outside the system. The Utah Board of Higher Education must strengthen transfer pathways, avoid course duplication, and provide students with information on credit transfer and acceptance. The bill also mandates the board to identify and accept certain courses toward graduation requirements and to establish metrics for monitoring performance and operational efficiency.

Utah HB0353 amends higher education credit transfer policies to improve pathways for students transferring from external institutions.

Utah HB0353 amends the Utah System of Higher Education to enhance credit transfer processes for students moving from institutions outside the system. The Utah Board of Higher Education must strengthen transfer pathways, avoid course duplication, and provide students with information on credit transfer and acceptance. The bill also mandates the board to identify and accept certain courses toward graduation requirements and to establish metrics for monitoring performance and operational efficiency.