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OH HB371

Bill

Status

Engrossed

11/18/2020

Primary Sponsor

Derek Merrin

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Origin

House of Representatives

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Expands the "Forever Buckeye" program to grant in-state college tuition to individuals who receive a certificate of high school equivalence while residing in Ohio.

  • Qualifies individuals who officially withdrew from an Ohio school while a state resident, did not receive a high school diploma, and took and passed a high school equivalency test while a state resident.

  • Defines "certificate of high school equivalence" as a certificate awarded by the Ohio Department of Education or the equivalent certificate awarded by the state board of education under former law.

  • Requires individuals to enroll in an Ohio institution of higher education and establish domicile in the state to qualify for in-state tuition status.

  • Amends section 3333.31 of the Revised Code and repeals the existing version of that section.

Legislative Description

Grant in-state tuition if receive high school equivalence in Ohio

Education

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Education

12/2/2020

Committee Referrals

Education12/2/2020
Higher Education10/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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