HB 1166 -- MINORITY TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPS

Under current law, minority teaching scholarships are available
to minority high school graduates and college students who meet
certain academic standards and make a commitment to pursue
degrees in education at four-year institutions.

This bill allows community college students who are otherwise
eligible and who make a commitment to pursue a teaching degree
at a four-year institution to receive scholarships.

HB 1166 -- MINORITY TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPS (McClelland, Days)

Under current law, minority teaching scholarships are available
to minority high school graduates and college students who meet
certain academic standards and commit to pursue degrees in
education at four-year institutions.

This bill clarifies that community college students who are
otherwise eligible and who commit to pursue a teaching degree at
a four-year institution may receive scholarships.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Net Effect on General Revenue Fund of
Unknown in FY 97, FY 98 & FY 99.

HB 1166 -- MINORITY TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPS

CO-SPONSORS:  McClelland, Days

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Higher Education by a vote of 20 to 0.

Under current law, minority teaching scholarships are available
to minority high school graduates and college students who meet
certain academic standards and commit to pursue degrees in
education at four-year institutions.

This bill clarifies that community college students who are
otherwise eligible and who commit to pursue a teaching degree at
a four-year institution may receive scholarships.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Net Effect on General Revenue Fund of
Unknown in FY 97, FY 98 & FY 99.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the state needs to expand the
pool of students eligible for these scholarships, as less than
one-half of the moneys appropriated have been used, and a
considerable number of minority students attend community
colleges.

Testifying for the bill were Representatives McClelland and
Days; St. Louis Community College; and Missouri Community
College Association.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Debra Cheshier, Research Analyst

HB 1166 -- Minority Teaching Scholarships

Co-Sponsors:  McClelland, Days

Under current law, minority teaching scholarships are available
to minority high school graduates and college students who meet
certain academic standards and commit to pursue degrees in
education at four-year institutions.

This bill clarifies that community college students who are
otherwise eligible and who commit to pursue a teaching degree at
a four-year institution may receive scholarships.