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MO HB1104

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kevin McManus

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Missouri Workforce Investment Scholarship Program for Missouri residents pursuing associate's degrees, certificates, or diplomas at public or private two-year institutions, community colleges, and vocational/technical schools

  • Scholarship covers tuition and mandatory fees minus all other gift aid (scholarships and grants), with students required to be enrolled at least half-time (6+ semester hours) and maintain satisfactory academic progress

  • Students must complete the program application in their initial year and file FAFSA annually; eligibility continues until the student earns a certificate, diploma, or associate degree

  • Students participating in the A+ schools program are explicitly excluded from eligibility for this scholarship

  • Establishes the Missouri Workforce Investment Scholarship Fund in the state treasury, funded by general revenue appropriations and donations, with automatic sunset six years after the effective date unless reauthorized

Legislative Description

Establishes the Missouri Workforce Investment Scholarship Program

Last Action

Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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