2003 Senate Bill 629

Introduced in the Senate

July 16, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To eliminate a prohibition on allowing students in theology or divinity programs to receive state scholarships under the state higher education tuition grant program.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 17, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 20, 2004

Amendment offered by Sen. Liz Brater (D-18)

To prohibit the scholarships from being used for sectarian religious training.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 34 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 20, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Higher Education