requiring the university system of New Hampshire and the community college system of New Hampshire to further work toward implementing comprehensive higher education alignment strategies and findings identified in the governor’s public higher education task force report.

This bill establishes a new Commission on Higher Education Consolidation to study how New Hampshire's university and community college systems can better align with future workforce needs and demographic changes. The commission will investigate ways to reduce duplicate programs, streamline administrative costs, and improve student access while gathering input from various stakeholders. Its members include legislators, representatives from both higher education systems, business leaders, and state officials, who must submit a strategic plan and report by July 1, 2025. The legislation does not mandate immediate structural changes but instead creates a framework for planning potential future reforms.