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Relates to HB9, HB23, HB259, HB736, HB763, SB13, SB14, SB126 SB251, SB527, SB550, SB652, SB691, SB669, SB729

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Commission on Higher Education (CHE)

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

This bill amends the lottery tuition scholarship program allowing the Commission on Higher Education to promulgate rules regarding first semester eligibility, probation situations and the use of professional judgement. This bill carries an emergency clause.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

This bill does not make an appropriation. According to the CHE, any change in eligibility will impact awards as current eligibility is expected to outpace anticipated net lottery revenues. The CHE expects to reduce current awards to 80% to 90% of tuition for future years.

CONFLICT/DUPLICATION/COMPANIONSHIP/RELATIONSHIP

This bill relates to House Bills 9, 23, 259, 736, 763, and 811; and Senate Bills 13, 14, 126, 251, 527, 550, 652, 691, 669 and 729 all of which deal with redistribution of lottery net revenue or change eligibility for the lottery tuition scholarships.

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