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House approves 50 tuition waivers for Job Corps students, 39–29, sending measure to Senate
Summary
House Bill 113 would allow up to 50 in‑state tuition waivers for Job Corps students to ease access to higher education and help workforce development. Sponsor Luana Shurtleff said the waiver preserves education access for students housed on campus; the House passed the bill 39–29 and will send it to the Senate.
The Utah House passed House Bill 113 on a 39–29 vote, approving up to 50 in‑state tuition waivers to be administered by the Office of Higher Education for Job Corps students.
Representative Luana Shurtleff, sponsor of the bill, described Job Corps as a nationwide program operated under contract and noted that Utah’s Job Corps facilities serve roughly 1,550 students and employ about 550 people. Shurtleff said the waiver would be capped at 50 students and argued the program yields economic and social benefits to Utah communities, including volunteer work and reduced pressure on foster care and corrections.
“Job Corps students provide over 40,000 hours of volunteer work and tens of thousands of dollars to Utah communities every year,” Shurtleff said, urging colleagues to support the waiver. Representative Bush, whose district includes the Clearfield Job Corps center, spoke in favor, saying the program helps young people gain trade skills and reduces barriers to college.
The bill passed on final action and will be transmitted to the Senate for its consideration.
