FRANKFORT — The state's top two legislative leaders said Friday they are pleased with a tuition proposal from higher education's coordinating board and probably won't pursue a cap on tuition through legislation.
Earlier this week, the Council on Postsecondary Education proposed a tiered system for capping tuition increases in the coming school year. If approved, no state school could increase tuition by more than 5 percent.
Senate President David Williams, R-Burkesville, said ..."If they make a good-faith effort to continue to do that, I think the General Assembly won't address that issue in this session." House Speaker Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, said he agreed...Under the council's proposal, the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville could charge up to 5 percent more in the 2009-10 academic year.
The six regional universities — including Eastern Kentucky, Morehead State and Kentucky State — could increase tuition up to 4 percent, while the Kentucky Community and Technical College System could hike its rate 3 percent.
Council members will be asked to approve the recommended caps at their March 6 meeting....
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Legislative leaders like CPE's tuition caps
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