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IA HF97
IA HF97A bill for an act establishing the comprehensive transition and postsecondary program scholarship program and making appropriations.(See HF 271.)
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the comprehensive transition and postsecondary program scholarship program. The bill requires the college student aid commission (commission), in consultation with the division of vocational rehabilitation services of the department of workforce development (IVRS), to develop and administer a scholarship program to provide scholarships to individuals with intellectual, developmental, or learning disabilities who are at least 18 years of age and who are enrolled in a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program in this state that has been approved by the United States department of education, to help offset the cost associated with the comprehensive transition and postsecondary program’s tuition and fees, if moneys are appropriated by the general assembly for a fiscal year for this purpose. The bill provides that the amount awarded to an individual under the comprehensive transition and postsecondary program shall not exceed $5,000 per academic year. The bill requires individuals to apply for the scholarship award annually. The bill requires the commission, in consultation with IVRS, to establish the criteria to be used when evaluating applications for scholarships submitted under the comprehensive transition and postsecondary program scholarship program. The bill also requires the commission to give priority to applicants who are residents of Iowa. The bill requires the commission, in consultation with IVRS, to adopt rules to administer the comprehensive transition and postsecondary program scholarship program. The bill establishes a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program scholarship program fund in the state treasury under the control of the college student aid commission.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a scholarship program for students with intellectual, developmental, or learning disabilities who are at least 18 years old and enrolled in approved comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs in Iowa. The College Student Aid Commission, in collaboration with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, will develop and administer the scholarship program, which aims to help offset tuition and fees. Scholarships will be limited to $5,000 per academic year, and students must apply annually to remain eligible. The commission will establish evaluation criteria for scholarship applications, with priority given to Iowa residents. A dedicated scholarship fund will be created in the state treasury, consisting of legislative appropriations and other potential funding sources. The fund's money will not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year and will remain available for subsequent years, with any interest earned being credited back to the fund. This program is contingent on the state legislature appropriating funds for its implementation, demonstrating a commitment to supporting higher education opportunities for students with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 271. (on 02/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF97 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF97.html |
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