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FL S1140

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Fiscal Policy

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility to students unable to accept awards immediately after high school due to full-time religious or service obligations lasting at least 18 months
  • Delays the start of the 2-year initial award eligibility period and 5-year renewal period until completion of the religious or service obligation
  • Requires sponsoring organizations to be nonprofit entities under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) or federal government service organizations including Peace Corps and AmeriCorps
  • Mandates written documentation and verification of the obligation on a standardized form prescribed by the department
  • Effective July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Last Action

Died on Calendar

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy3/23/2015
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education3/11/2015
Higher Education2/27/2015

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