House Sponsors: PUGH-HOWARD-TURNER,ART AND MCCARTHY. Short description: HGH ED-UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Underrepresented Groups Educational Research Act. Authorizes the Board of Higher Education to distribute funds for research projects relating to underrepresented groups in education and the development of strategies, curricula, and programs to increase (i) representation of those groups in postsecondary education, and (ii) the number of faculty and administrators hired, promoted, and awarded tenure from those groups. Effective immediately. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB238 fails to create a State mandate. FISCAL NOTE (Board of Higher Ed.) The funds distributed pursuant to the provisions of HB 238 would be contingent upon the annual appropriation of funds by the General Assembly and Governor. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status