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House passes tuition-waiver bill for former wards of the state aimed at 18–23-year-olds
Summary
House Bill 64 passed the House 66-9 after sponsor Representative Sidaway argued it provides a safety-net scholarship for long-term wards aged 18–23 once other aid is exhausted. Sponsor and supporters said the measure would aid roughly those students who need help transitioning to postsecondary education.
Representative Sidaway moved to "uncircle" House Bill 64 and introduced the bill as an initiative to help long-term wards of the state who reach majority at 18. Sidaway said the bill targets young people who, after emancipation, lack family or subsidy supports and who may want to pursue college, trade, or…
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