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IN HB1034
Bill
Status
3/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Cherrish Pryor
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AI Summary
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Renames the minority teacher scholarship to the William A. Crawford minority teacher scholarship, effective July 1, 2016.
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Increases the maximum annual scholarship award from $1,000 to $4,000 for eligible students pursuing teaching careers in Indiana accredited schools.
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Requires proportional reduction of scholarship amounts if total awards exceed available funding in a fiscal year, based on financial need of each applicant.
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Repeals separate provisions for high-need financial aid and scholarship non-reduction protections, consolidating scholarship award procedures.
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Adds medical residency education fund to the definition of funds under Indiana Code 21-13-1-5, establishing new funding mechanism effective July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Teacher scholarships and stipends. Changes the name of the minority teacher scholarship to the William A. Crawford minority teacher scholarship. Provides that if the total of all scholarships awarded exceeds the amount available for distribution in a state fiscal year, the amount to be distributed to each applicant shall be proportionately reduced. Repeals: (1) a provision providing that if a student demonstrates financial need to the commission for higher education, the student may qualify for a $4,000 annual scholarship; (2) a provision providing that the amount of a scholarship may not be reduced because the student receives other scholarships or
Last Action
Public Law 148
3/23/2016