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Panel lowers eligible age for Reengage Alabama from 25 to 22
Summary
A committee voted 15-0 to advance House Bill 271, which lowers the age threshold in the Reengage Alabama program from 25 to 22 so students can return to complete degrees sooner.
The Senate committee advanced House Bill 271, a bill that lowers the eligible age for the Reengage Alabama program from 25 to 22.
Representative Collins, who introduced the measure, told the committee the change is intended to encourage students to return and complete associate or baccalaureate degrees earlier. The bill drew no recorded opposition in committee; members voted 15-0 to report it favorably.
The transcript records the sponsor explaining the program’s intent and a brief unanimous committee vote to advance the bill.
