Relating to requiring coursework in economics for an associate or baccalaureate degree program at a public institution of higher education.

HB 526 requires public colleges and universities offering associate or bachelor's degree programs to include economics coursework as part of the standard curriculum for these degrees. This directly affects students enrolled in those degree programs at public higher education institutions. The bill mandates that the economics coursework be incorporated into graduation requirements without specifying the exact course content, credit hours, or implementation details. The policy change aims to ensure foundational economic education for all students in these programs.