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ID S1279
ID S1279Amends existing law to provide that certain funds may be used for scholarship awards to adults meeting certain criteria.
summary
Introduced
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
In Committee
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
Crossed Over
02/27/2018
02/27/2018
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/23/2018
03/23/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
IDAHO OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP -- Amends existing law to provide that certain funds may be used for scholarship awards to adults meeting certain criteria.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow up to 20% of the funds available for the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship program to be used for scholarship awards to adult students who have earned at least 24 credits towards a postsecondary degree or certificate and who return to an eligible Idaho postsecondary educational institution to complete a degree or certificate. The bill maintains the existing purpose of the scholarship program, which is to increase access to higher education by providing financial assistance to eligible Idaho students. The scholarship awards are determined based on a shared model of responsibility between the student, their family, federal financial aid, and the institution the student attends.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 245 Effective: 07/01/2018 (on 03/23/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2018/legislation/S1279/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2018/legislation/S1279.pdf |
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