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AL SB304
Bill
Status
3/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Will Barfoot
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum annual grant under the Alabama Student Grant Program from $1,200 to $3,000 per academic year for eligible resident students attending approved accredited independent colleges and universities in Alabama.
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Grant amount originally established in 1978 and has remained capped at $1,200 until this increase.
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Grants are distributed to institutions on behalf of eligible students in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
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Grant assistance is contingent on legislative appropriations and applies to qualified students enrolled in academic programs commencing after August 1, 1989.
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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
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation Education
3/4/2021