Introduced
by
To allow the recipient of a state “promise grant” college scholarship (formerly “merit awards”) to assign the money to one of the “promise zone” authorities proposed by House Bill 5375, or to a “community foundation” authorized to perform a broad range of charitable activities. These entities could spend the money for the student’s benefit, which among other things could involve giving it to a local public school district for "educational improvement activities".
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 58 to 49 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Education
