S.B. No. 1032 amends the Education Code to expand the definition of "eligible institution" under the governor's university research initiative. The bill adds "private or independent institution of higher education" and "medical and dental unit" to the existing definition, thereby broadening the scope of institutions that can participate in the initiative.

Additionally, the bill modifies the provisions regarding the use of matching grants by eligible institutions. Specifically, it prohibits these institutions from using matching grants to recruit distinguished researchers from other eligible institutions or from private or independent institutions of higher education. The changes will apply only to agreements entered into after the effective date of the Act, which will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses, or on September 1, 2025, if not.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 62.161, Education Code 62.163 (Education Code 62)