Authority to establish LEAPs – Achievement of outcomes

Each community college and college of applied technology in this state is authorized to establish a LEAP under this part, with the appropriate approvals as required by the higher education commission and the board of regents; provided, that the LEAP shall enable students to obtain a postsecondary credential; and to achieve one (1) or more of the following outcomes: (1) Acquire and demonstrate competency in basic skills, including English and math; Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(2) Acquire and demonstrate competency in a specified technical field; and (3) Any other goals identified by the departments and the higher education commission, made in consultation and agreement with the board of regents.