Bill > HB1089

This bill amends Indiana's high value workforce ready credit-bearing grants program by expanding the eligible uses of the grant to include English as a new language (ENL) programs or courses. The bill maintains existing eligibility requirements for students, which include being domiciled in Indiana, having graduated from an approved school or having a high school equivalency certificate, being enrolled at least half-time in an eligible certificate program at specific institutions, and meeting various financial and academic criteria. The bill distinguishes between financially independent and dependent applicants, with slightly different requirements for each category. For financially independent applicants, the grant requires maintaining satisfactory academic progress, filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and not having previously earned a baccalaureate or associate degree. For dependent applicants, additional requirements include full-time enrollment and completing a workforce ready grant success program if graduating high school after December 31, 2018. If grant demand exceeds available funding, the program will prioritize financially independent applicants. The key addition is the explicit allowance for using these grants to cover costs associated with English language learning programs or courses.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1089/details