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Senate expands Regents scholarship eligibility to some in‑state private nonprofits; adds $5 million appropriation in bill text
Summary
Senate Bill 117 was advanced after sponsors said it would let qualified Utah resident students use Regents scholarships at certain in‑state nonprofit private colleges accredited by the Northwest Commission, with caps tied to public-university award averages and a $5 million appropriation to the financial-aid account; passed 25–0 and moves to third reading.
Senator Hemmert introduced Senate Bill 117, saying the measure would modify Regents scholarship rules so qualifying Utah resident students could use the merit-based award at certain in‑state nonprofit private colleges accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The sponsor told the Senate the change is limited to private nonprofit institutions located in Utah and named a short list of examples during floor…
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