Bill > SB0350

This bill amends the 2008 Promise Zone Authority Act by modifying the definition of "qualified educational expenses." The key changes are: 1) Expanding the definition to include expenses beyond just tuition and fees, such as the cost of housing, food, transportation, and other costs of attendance. 2) Allowing promise zone authorities to include these expanded expenses in their promise zone development plans, which outline how they will fund the financial assistance promised to eligible students within the promise zone. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive financial support for students from economically disadvantaged areas who attend public or nonpublic high schools within the designated promise zones and go on to pursue postsecondary education or vocational training.