summary
Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring public high school students, beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, as a requirement for graduation, to 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 and declines to complete and submit the application; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires public high school students in Maryland, beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, to submit 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 decline completing the application. The county board can also waive the requirement if the student has completed all other graduation requirements and the principal attests the student made a good faith effort, or if a parent/guardian requests a waiver due to extenuating circumstances. The bill also requires the Maryland Department of Education to adopt regulations to ensure students receive adequate support in completing the applications.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Hearing 1/20 at 1:30 p.m. (on 12/22/2020)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0096?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0096f.pdf |
Loading...