HB 1577 -- Higher Education Scholarships

Sponsor:  Schneider

This bill allows two-year public and private vocational and
technical schools to participate in the A+ Schools Program if
they are a member of the North Central Association and accredited
by the Higher Learning Commission as of July 1, 2008, and are
nonprofit organizations under federal tax law.  Reimbursements to
private schools must not exceed the community college tuition
rate for similar course work offered within the service area of a
community college or violate the constitutional provisions that
prohibit the use of public funds for religious purposes.

The Community College Associate Degree Transfer Incentive Program
is established for students who transfer from a public community
college, or other two-year institution recognized by the
Department of Higher Education to grant associate degrees, to a
public or private four-year institution.  Eligible students must
have an associate of arts degree or a degree that contains 42
credit hours of general education core curriculum courses.
Participating four-year institutions will establish additional
eligibility requirements and apply to the Coordinating Board for
Higher Education for funds to offer the scholarships.
Scholarships may continue for a minimum of four semesters to a
maximum of four years, with a minimum annual level of $1,000, not
to exceed the cost of attendance.  The amount may be prorated for
part-time students.  The primary criterion will be need.

The provisions of the bill regarding the transfer incentive
program will expire six years from the effective date.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm