Loading chat...
AL HB164
Bill
Status
1/14/2014
Primary Sponsor
William Poole
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Amends Section 31-10-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975 relating to the Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Act to revise the definition of tuition provided by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
-
Changes the tuition definition from a fixed amount (minimum $100, not exceeding $500 per semester/quarter or $1,000 annually) to 50 percent of the remaining balance after all federal benefits have been applied to the student's account.
-
Increases the maximum annual tuition assistance from $1,000 to $2,000 per year.
-
Reorganizes and renumbers the definitional sections of the statute without changing the definitions of "Alabama National Guard," "Active Member," or "Veteran."
-
Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
National Guard Educational Assistance Act, definition of tuition revised, annual benefit increased, Sec. 31-10-2 am'd.
Education
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means Education
1/14/2014