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Committee recommends changes to Career Builders and expands low‑income state grant cap; amendment loosens cost‑of‑attendance restriction
Summary
Senate Bill 2147, which revises Career Builders, expands a supplemental grant for low‑income students and places several program practices into law, was amended and recommended for referral to Appropriations by the House Education Committee.
Senate Bill 2147, addressing the Career Builders scholarship/loan‑repayment program, Native American scholarships and a supplemental state grant for low‑income students, received testimony and amendments in the House Education Committee before the panel voted to recommend the bill be referred to Appropriations.
Senator Jonathan Sickler, sponsor of the bill, told the committee the measure is the result of the interim Higher Education Committee’s work to improve student financial assistance programs that target workforce needs and low‑income students. He described several program changes: clarifying the definition of "private sector donor," allowing private donors and employers…
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