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Senator Reynolds urges support for Foster to College Scholarship Act, says program pairs aid with navigation services
Summary
Senate sponsor testimony for SB13 proposes a Foster to College Scholarship Fund with an initial $15 million investment, scholarships that cover remaining cost of attendance after other aid, and built‑in liaison and student navigator positions to improve college access and completion for foster youth.
Senator Reynolds told the Senate Finance Committee that Senate Bill 13, the Foster to College Scholarship Act, would create a dedicated scholarship fund and support services aimed at increasing college access for youth who experienced foster care. "This bill is about making a strategic investment in young people and giving them an opportunity to enter areas of the workforce that would otherwise be out of reach," Reynolds said during sponsor testimony.
The bill would establish a Foster to College Scholarship Fund in the state treasury with what the sponsor described as an initial investment targeted to support scholarships and program operations. The legislation…
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