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IN SB0198

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Greg Walker

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that students must attend a public school for at least two semesters immediately before receiving a choice scholarship (school voucher)
  • Expands eligibility by allowing students from any public or nonpublic school that satisfies compulsory attendance requirements to qualify for the scholarship
  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements including Indiana residency, age 5-21, enrollment in an accredited school, and household income at or below 150% of the federal free/reduced lunch threshold
  • Students who previously received a scholarship from a scholarship granting organization or choice scholarship remain eligible in subsequent years
  • Effective date: July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Choice scholarship eligibility.

Last Action

Committee report: do pass, reassigned to Committee on Appropriations

1/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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