Bill > HB0036

This bill amends the Hathaway scholarship program to expand and clarify several key provisions. The bill broadens the definition of "certificate" to explicitly include trade certificate programs offered by Wyoming community colleges, recognizing vocational and technical education as a valid educational path. It modifies the scholarship calculation for students in programs requiring on-the-job training and less than six credit hours per semester, ensuring they can still receive proportional scholarship funding. The bill also adjusts the definition of "satisfactory academic progress" to accommodate students in specialized training programs, allowing them to maintain scholarship eligibility by completing all enrolled semester hours and meeting on-the-job training requirements. While the bill retains the existing scholarship tiers based on high school GPA and college entrance exam scores, it provides more flexible guidelines for students pursuing trade and technical certificates. Additionally, the bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, giving institutions time to implement the new provisions. The changes aim to make the Hathaway scholarship more inclusive and supportive of diverse educational pathways in Wyoming, particularly for students interested in vocational and technical training.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0036