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Senate Education Committee advances increase to Hathaway scholarship awards
Summary
The Senate Education Committee voted 5–0 Feb. 13 to advance Senate File 47, which raises Hathaway scholarship award amounts across tiers; institutions will provide updated figures on what the increases mean as a percentage of tuition and fees before floor consideration.
The Senate Education Committee on Feb. 13 advanced Senate File 47, a bill to increase Hathaway scholarship award amounts, after receiving testimony from education officials, college representatives and student advocates.
Chairwoman Schueller introduced the bill and invited representatives from the Wyoming Department of Education. Nish Koikekaleya, the department’s chief policy officer, said Superintendent Degenfelder supports the legislation. The committee discussion emphasized that the bill changes award amounts, not eligibility criteria.
Committee members read proposed per‑semester increases…
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