House Sponsors: DART. Short description: ACCESS TO COLLEGE EDUCATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Access to College Education Act and amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Prohibits a tuition rate increase at a public university that exceeds the annual cost of living index, as determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, without approval and a supplemental appropriation (for the amount proposed that exceeds the annual cost of living) by the General Assembly. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status