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Scholarship bill gains bipartisan momentum in Senate Education Committee
The Senate Education Committee advanced bipartisan legislation today to provide more educational options to children in low-performing public schools, according to committee chair Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).
Education Committee Meeting Scheduled to Consider SB 795 and HB 1097
The Senate Education Committee is set to convene on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Room 8E-B, East Wing. The committee meeting will focus on two important bills, namely Senate Bill 795 and House Bill 1097.According to the agenda, Senate Bill 795, introduced by J. Ward, aims to amend the Public School Code of 1949 by establishing the Lifeline Scholarship Program and the Lifeline Scholarship Fund. This bill carries significant implications for education funding and support for students.In addition, the committee will also deliberate on House Bill 1097, presented...