AI Summary

The bill aims to make filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) a graduation requirement. This requirement would ensure that more students complete the FAFSA form, increasing access to financial aid for higher education. By mandating FAFSA completion, the bill intends to help students better afford college and reduce barriers to accessing federal student aid programs.

• 2023-11-27: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Education

• 2024-01-04: Public Hearing: 01/08/2024 01:15 pm Legislative Office Building 205-207

• 2024-01-25: ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 01/30/2024 10:00 am Legislative Office Building 205-207

• 2024-01-25: ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 01/31/2024 10:00 am Legislative Office Building 205-207

• 2024-02-01: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/30/2024 (Vote 16-4; Consent Calendar)

• 2024-02-08: Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/08/2024 House Journal 4 P. 4

• 2024-02-16: Introduced 02/15/2024 and Referred to Education; Senate Journal 5

• 2024-03-12: Hearing: 03/19/2024, Room 101, Legislative Office Building, 10:00 am; Senate Calendar 11

• 2024-04-24: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/02/2024, Vote 4-1; Senate Calendar 17

• 2024-05-02: Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 05/02/2024; Senate Journal 11

• 2024-06-10: Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/30/2024); Senate Journal 17

• 2024-06-10: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/30/2024 House Journal 15 P. 36

• 2024-06-20: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/14/2024; Chapter 59; eff. 7/1/2024 House Journal 16