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MD SB762
Education - High School Graduation Requirements - Applications for Student Financial Aid
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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring public high school students, beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education or the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) to the Maryland Higher Education Commission; authorizing a student or the parent or legal guardian of a minor student to submit to a county board of education a statement that the student understands the FAFSA or MSFAA application and declines to complete and submit the application; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires public high school students in Maryland, starting in the 2021-2022 school year, to complete and submit either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) as a requirement for graduation. Students or their parents/guardians can submit a form to the county board declining to complete the application. The county board can waive this requirement if the student has completed all other graduation requirements and the principal attests the student made a good faith effort, or if the parent/guardian requests a waiver due to extenuating circumstances. The bill also requires annual reporting to the state legislature on the number of students who completed, declined, or received a waiver for the FAFSA or MSFAA.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (on 02/05/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0762?ys=2020RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0762f.pdf |
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