The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5420 proposes that the Office of Higher Education conduct a study on postsecondary education in the state. The bill mandates that the Office submit a report detailing the findings of this study to the relevant joint standing committee by January 1, 2027. This initiative aims to enhance understanding and potentially improve the postsecondary education landscape in the state.

The bill introduces new legal language, specifically stating that the study will be conducted and the report submitted, while there are no deletions from existing law noted in this proposal. The act is set to take effect upon passage, emphasizing the urgency of the study in relation to higher education and employment advancement.