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IA SF14
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Taylor
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AI Summary
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Establishes a scholarship program for individuals aged 18 and older with intellectual, developmental, or learning disabilities who are enrolled in comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs approved by the U.S. Department of Education in Iowa
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Caps individual scholarship awards at $5,000 to help offset tuition and fees associated with qualifying programs
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Requires the College Student Aid Commission, in consultation with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Workforce Development, to develop, administer, and adopt rules for the program
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Gives priority to applicants who are Iowa residents when awarding scholarships
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Creates a dedicated fund in the state treasury for the program, with moneys remaining available for subsequent fiscal years rather than reverting to the general fund
Legislative Description
A bill for an act establishing the comprehensive transition and postsecondary program scholarship program and making appropriations.(See SF 283.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 283. S.J. 257.
2/12/2025