House Bill No. 6443 mandates the Office of Higher Education (OHE) to conduct a study on postsecondary education opportunities within the state. The bill requires that the OHE submit a report detailing the findings of this study to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly by January 1, 2026. This new section is inserted into current law as Section 1, effective from the date of passage.

The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it is expected that the OHE has sufficient resources to carry out the study without additional funding. There are no deletions from current law noted in this bill. The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee has reported the bill favorably, with a vote of 15 in favor and 2 against.