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Task force lists goals for higher education
Associated Press
Published January 19, 2006
ORLANDO - Adding a need-based component to the state's Bright Futures scholarship program and maximizing class space in colleges and universities were among recommendations an education task force made Wednesday.
The state's higher education enrollment trails the nation, said the preliminary report by the Florida Education Task Force, which was created to move the state's work force toward a high-tech economy and address capacity problems.
The report coincided with Gov. Jeb Bush's recommendation a week ago that the state spend $52.4-million to approve minority access, including new scholarships for students who would be the first in their families to attend college.
Creating more space in community colleges and state universities is critical, said Philip Handy, chairman of the state Board of Education.
"We're trying to make sure that if the average student wants to go to higher education that there will be a place for them," Handy said. The task force detailed plans to capitalize on existing education facilities, including expanding programs to offer bachelor's degrees at community colleges, broadening distance learning programs and adopting a statewide education technology plan.
The final report will go to the Florida Legislature in February.
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