15-10-28.2. Regional veterinary medical education program - Authority to enter agreements - Limitations

15-10-28.2. Regional veterinary medical education program - Authority to enter agreements - Limitations. 1. The state board of higher education may enter into agreements with the university of Nebraska board of regents and with the appropriate governing boards or institutions of higher education in other states to provide a program of regional veterinary medical education and services. 2. Any agreements entered pursuant to subsection 1 may provide for the following: a. Service by the university of Nebraska as the degree-granting institution. b. Assumption by the university of Nebraska of final responsibility for the overall governance and administration of the educational aspects of the program. c. Cooperation by the North Dakota state university of agriculture and applied science in providing input in the establishment of policies relating to curriculum, academic standards, student admissions, and other matters. 3. Within the limits of legislative appropriations, any agreements entered pursuant to subsection 1 may provide for the payment by the state board of higher education of North Dakota's share of the cost of facility construction in Nebraska based upon the proportion of North Dakota students in the program, provided any such payment is based upon a per student annual facilities use charge. 4. Within the limits of legislative appropriations, any agreements entered pursuant to subsection 1 may provide for the payment by the state board of higher education of North Dakota's share of the operating costs during the planning, startup, and full operational phases, based upon the proportion of North Dakota students in the program.