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AL SB72

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Donnie Chesteen

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the minimum age for "adult learner" eligibility in the ReEngage Alabama Grant Program from 25 to 22 years old

  • Expands eligibility to include individuals pursuing their first baccalaureate degree after a two-year stop-out period following completion of an associate degree, provided they did not previously receive a grant award

  • Maximum grant awards remain at $3,000 per semester for universities and $1,500 per semester for community colleges for full-time students

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Alabama Commission on Higher Education, ReEngage Alabama Grant Program, minimum age of adult learner decreased, eligibility requirements revised

Education

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy2/12/2026
Education Policy1/13/2026

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