This joint resolution requests an interim study of Dawson Community College to evaluate its return on investment. The Legislative Council is tasked with designating an appropriate committee or directing staff resources to conduct this examination. The study will involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including the college's administration, the Office of Commissioner of Higher Education, the Governor's Office of Budget and Program Planning, and the Legislative Fiscal Division. Key areas of analysis will include recent enrollment and completion trends, funding requirements, and the economic impacts of the college on the local community and region.

Additionally, the committee will explore options for enhancing the college's return on investment, which may include program consolidation with neighboring institutions, operating as a satellite campus, or even the potential closure of the college. The study's findings and conclusions must be presented to an appropriate committee before May 15, 2026, and the final results, along with any recommendations, will be reported to the 70th Legislature.