The bill aims to raise the minimum award amounts provided under the Debt-Free Community College Program. By increasing the financial support available to eligible students, the bill seeks to make higher education more accessible and affordable. This adjustment in award amounts is intended to alleviate financial burdens on students pursuing post-secondary education at community colleges. The main provisions of the bill focus on enhancing the affordability of community college education by boosting minimum award levels for eligible recipients, ultimately aiming to promote greater access to higher education and reduce student debt.
2024-02-22: Referred to Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement
2024-02-23: Public Hearing 02/29
2024-03-07: Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference Appropriations
2024-03-11: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
2024-03-12: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
2024-03-12: Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations
2024-03-13: Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
Contribute Your Insights: Add a Unique Perspective to Political Bills. Your Contribution will be Featured Below the Primary Bill, Ordered by Date Added.
No Reviews found ..