February 2, 2000

Mr. Speaker:

Your EDUCATION COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 96

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 2, between lines 1 and 2, add a new subsection to read:

"B. "A plan for a program evaluation, including specific program goals and criteria for assessing effectiveness shall be submitted to the legislative finance committee and the commission on higher education by August 1, 2000 and an assessment shall be completed annually.".

2. On page 2, line 2, strike "B" and insert in lieu thereof "C".,

and thence referred to the APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

Rick Miera, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 12 For 0 Against

Yes: 12

Excused: King, Stapleton

Absent: Begaye, Marquardt

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