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ID H0250

Bill

Status

Passed

4/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

House Bill No. 250 Summary

  • Adds college entrance examinations (SAT, ACT) and preliminary college entrance examinations (PSAT) as eligible uses for Advanced Opportunities funds, with eligible costs including examination fees, proctor fees, and administrative fees.

  • Maintains the $4,125 total fund allocation per student in grades 7-12 across all eligible program categories including overload courses, dual credits, postsecondary examinations, career technical education, and college entrance exams.

  • Prohibits students from using funds to take the same college entrance examination more than once.

  • Requires the state department of education to maintain lists of eligible examinations and their costs, with the state board of education authorized to promulgate rules implementing the program.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that advanced opportunities funds may be used for college entrance examinations, preliminary college entrance examinations, and certain other costs.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 13, 2021 Session Law Chapter 210 Effective: 07/01/2021

4/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Education3/11/2021
Education2/26/2021

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