SB0293 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MAP GRANT-TEACHER EXTENSION
Last Action

6/02/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors

Sen. Sue Rezin
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act with respect to the monetary award program. Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year through the 2030-2031 academic year, provides that an applicant who is otherwise eligible for grant assistance under the program may receive grant assistance for an additional academic year after receiving a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent of 135 semester credit hours if he or she (i) enrolls in a State-approved educator preparation program and (ii) within 5 years after receiving a Professional Educator License, teaches in this State for a minimum of 3 years. Requires repayment if at any time a person fails to meet the requirements. Effective immediately.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/24/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
1/24/2025SenateFirst Reading
1/24/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
2/04/2025SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Education
3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/11/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
5/09/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
6/02/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments