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AL HB424

Bill

Status

Passed

5/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Faulkner

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2021

AI Summary

HB424 Summary

  • Increases the Alabama Student Grant Program maximum grant amount from $1,200 to $3,000 per academic year, dependent on legislative appropriations.

  • Amends Section 16-33A-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to distribute grants to eligible students attending approved institutions.

  • Modifies Section 16-33A-5 to authorize the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) to adopt rules, regulations, and procedures for administering the program.

  • Requires ACHE to issue public information, design application forms, process applications and certifications, and provide informational materials to high school and institutional counselors.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Colleges and universities, Student Grant Program, cap amount on grants increased from $1,200 to $3,000 per academic year, duties of Commission on Higher Ed. further provided for, Sec. 16-33A-3 am'd.

Student Grant Program

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 2:25 p.m. on May 4, 2021.

5/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation Education4/13/2021
Ways and Means Education2/23/2021

Full Bill Text

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