2017 Senate Bill 259

Revise state scholarships for independent students

Introduced in the Senate

March 21, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand (R-29)

To revise details of how money is allocated under a state scholarship program for part-time independent students (ones who are not a “dependent” of their parents). The bill would give community colleges additional discretion in allocating this money to particular students based on criteria prescribed in the bill.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 16, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.