Introduced
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To eliminate an prohibition on allowing independent, nonprofit colleges and universities from being reimbursed for degrees awarded to students in theology or divinity programs. Under current law, these schools may be reimbursed a certain amount for each degree they confer on students, except for degrees conferred in theology, divinity, or religious education.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To prohibit the reimbursements from being used for sectarian religious training.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 34 to 2 (details)
To eliminate a prohibition on allowing independent, nonprofit colleges and universities from being reimbursed for degrees awarded to students in theology or divinity programs. Under current law, these schools may be reimbursed a certain amount for each degree they confer on students, except for degrees conferred in theology, divinity, or religious education.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one prohibiting the scholarships if the student attends a school whose primary purpose is to prepare students for ordination or appointment as a member of the clergy.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 87 to 17 (details)
To eliminate a prohibition on allowing independent, nonprofit colleges and universities from being reimbursed for degrees awarded to students in theology or divinity programs. Under current law, these schools may be reimbursed a certain amount for each degree they confer on students, except for degrees conferred in theology, divinity, or religious education.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill, which prohibits the scholarships if the student attends a school whose primary purpose is to prepare students for ordination or appointment as a member of the clergy.
