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AL SB340
Bill
Status
4/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Dick Brewbaker
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AI Summary
SB340 Summary
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Amends the National Guard Educational Assistance Act to clarify that tuition assistance is available to Alabama National Guard members enrolled in public institutions, accredited private institutions, or partnerships between them.
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Expands eligibility for supplemental educational assistance benefits to include members attending public or accredited private community or junior colleges, four-year institutions, or partnerships formed between any combination of these institutions.
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Requires the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to pay or reimburse tuition for eligible active National Guard members pursuing associate, baccalaureate, masters, or doctorate degrees.
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Maintains existing eligibility requirements including membership in good standing, federally recognized unit status, minimum age of 17, Alabama residency, and completion of FAFSA.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Tuition assistance for National Guard members, available to members enrolled public, accredited private, or parnership formed between and among public and accredited private institutions of higher education. Sections 31-10-3, 31-10-21, 31-10-25 amended
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Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Education and Youth Affairs
4/4/2017