HIGHER ED ACCOUNTABILITY House SponsorsRep. Richard P. Myers 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Accountability in Higher Education Act. Requires public universities in this State to develop annual academic, financial, and enrollment plans that outline (i) tuition and fee estimates, (ii) enrollment projections, (iii) how to meet State policy objectives, and (iv) accepting a number of accountability measures, including meeting benchmarks related to accessibility and affordability. Requires public universities to commit themselves formally to meeting specified State policy objectives. Requires the Board of Higher Education to be responsible for developing performance indicators to measure whether public universities in this State are meeting State policy objectives. Effective immediately. 1/13/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Richard P. Myers 1/15/2010HouseFirst Reading 1/15/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/22/2010HouseAssigned to Higher Education Committee 3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die