ECS
From the ECS State Policy Database
2003 State Policies / Activities

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The following summary includes policies enacted in 2003. This database is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States (ECS). Most entries are legislative, although rules/regulations and executive orders that make substantive changes are included. Every effort is made to collect the latest available version of policies; in some instances, recent changes might not be reflected. For expediency purposes minimal attention has been paid to style (capitalization, punctuation) and format. To view the documents, click on the blue triangle next to the topic of interest. To view all, press the button located at the top labeled "Expand All."

Please cite use of the database as: Education Commission of the States (ECS) State Policy Database, retrieved [date].

State Status/Date Level Summary
+ Accountability
+ Accountability--Accreditation
+ Accountability--Measures/Indicators
+ Accountability--Reporting Results
+ Accountability--Rewards
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--No Pass No Drive
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--Takeovers
+ Accountability--School Improvement
+ Adult Basic Education
+ Assessment
+ Assessment--Accommodations
+ Assessment--End-of-Course
+ Assessment--Formative/Interim
+ Assessment--High Stakes/Competency
+ Assessment--NAEP (NAEP Results and NAEP Organization)
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol
+ Attendance
+ Attendance--Compulsory
+ Attendance--Statutory Ages (Upper and Lower)
+ Attendance--Truancy
+ Background Checks
+ Bilingual/ESL
+ Business Involvement
+ Career/Technical Education
+ Career/Technical Education--Career Academies/Apprenticeship
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Closings
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Cyber Charters
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Finance
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Research
+ Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment
+ Choice of Schools--Magnet or Specialized Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Vouchers
+ Civic Education
+ Civic Education--Character Education
+ Civic Education--Pledge of Allegiance
+ Class Size
+ Counseling/Guidance
+ Curriculum
+ Curriculum--Alignment
+ Curriculum--Arts Education
+ Curriculum--Drivers Education
+ Curriculum--Environmental Education
+ Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed.
+ Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language
+ Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education
+ Curriculum--International Education
+ Curriculum--Language Arts--Writing/Spelling
+ Curriculum--Mathematics
+ Curriculum--Multicultural
+ Curriculum--Physical Education
+ Curriculum--Science
+ Curriculum--Sex Education
+ Curriculum--Social Studies/History
+ Demographics
+ Demographics--Enrollments
+ Desegregation
+ Economic/Workforce Development
+ Equity
+ Federal
+ Finance
+ Finance--Adequacy/Core Cost
+ Finance--Bonds
+ Finance--District
+ Finance--Equity
+ Finance--Facilities
+ Finance--Federal
+ Finance--Funding Formulas
+ Finance--Litigation
+ Finance--Local Foundations/Funds
+ Finance--Lotteries
+ Finance--Performance Funding
+ Finance--Private Giving
+ Finance--Resource Efficiency
+ Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures
+ Finance--Student Fees
+ Finance--Taxes/Revenues
+ Finance--Taxes/Revenues--Alternative Revenues
+ Governance
+ Governance--Deregulation/Waivers/Home Rule
+ Governance--Ethics/Conflict of Interest
+ Governance--School Boards
+ Governance--School Boards--Training
+ Governance--Site-Based Management
+ Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies
+ Health
+ Health--Child Abuse
+ Health--School Based Clinics or School Nurses
+ Health--Suicide Prevention
+ Health--Teen Pregnancy
+ High School
+ High School--Advanced Placement
+ High School--College Readiness
+ High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment
+ High School--Early Colleges/Middle Colleges
+ High School--Exit Exams
+ High School--GED (General Education Development)
+ High School--Graduation Requirements
+ Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices
+ Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling
+ Instructional Approaches--Homework/Study Skills
+ Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools
+ Leadership
+ Leadership--District Superintendent
+ Leadership--District Superintendent--Compensation and Diversified Pay
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Certification and Licensure
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Compensation and Diversified Pay
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Evaluation and Effectiveness
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Preparation
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Recruitment and Retention
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Tenure
+ Mentoring/Tutoring
+ Minority/Diversity Issues
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--African American
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--American Indian / Alaska Native / Native Hawaiian
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--Hispanic
+ No Child Left Behind
+ No Child Left Behind--Adequate Yearly Progress
+ No Child Left Behind--Assessment
+ No Child Left Behind--Choice/Transfer
+ No Child Left Behind--Consequences for Schools
+ No Child Left Behind--Finance
+ No Child Left Behind--Parent Involvement
+ No Child Left Behind--Report Cards
+ No Child Left Behind--School Support
+ No Child Left Behind--Supplemental Services
+ Online Learning--Digital/Blended Learning
+ Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses
+ P-16 or P-20
+ P-3
+ P-3 Child Care
+ P-3 Early Intervention (0-3)
+ P-3 Ensuring Quality
+ P-3 Family Involvement
+ P-3 Finance
+ P-3 Governance
+ P-3 Grades 1-3
+ P-3 Kindergarten
+ P-3 Kindergarten--Full-Day Kindergarten
+ P-3 Preschool
+ P-3 Teaching Quality/Professional Development
+ Parent/Family
+ Parent/Family--Parent Rights
+ Postsecondary
+ Postsecondary Accountability
+ Postsecondary Accountability--Accreditation
+ Postsecondary Accountability--Diploma Mills
- Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid
MOIssued 12/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Commission on the Future of Higher Education
Executive Order 03-07
The Commission of the Future of Higher Education was created by Executive Order 03-07 on March 17, 2003, with a final report due by January 1, 2004. The purpose of the Commission on the Future of Higher Education shall be to develop plans to strengthen and imp...

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MENovember 2003 Ballot 11/2003P-12
Postsec.
Postsecondary Scholarships
Question 2
Citizen Initiative: Do you want to allow slot machines at certain commercial horse racing tracks if part of the proceeds are used to lower prescription drug costs for the elderly and disabled, and for scholarships to the state universities and technical colleg...

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MERule Adoption 11/2003Postsec.Higher Education Loan Program
94-457-615
Proposes rules regarding the Higher Education Loan Program. Provides rules that the Authority may not originate federally guaranteed student loans except for consolidation. MAINE REG 7662 (SN)...

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ARRule Adoption 10/2003Postsec.Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
Rules and Regs 008.10.3--002
Establishes rules regarding amendments to the rules of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program. http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/elections_pdfs/register/oct_reg/008.10.01--005.pdf...

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ARRule Adoption 10/2003Postsec.Arkansas Workforce Improvement Grant Rules
Rules And Regs 008.10.3--001
Establishes rules regarding Arkansas Workforce Improvement Grant rules. http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/elections_pdfs/register/oct-03-reg/008.10.03-001.pdf...

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CASigned into law 10/2003Postsec.Student Financial Aid: Grade Point Average
S.B. 680
Relates to award of Cal Grants to older and returning adult students. Requires the Student Aid Commission to convene an existing advisory committee to review the existing formula for calculating high school grade point averages. Requires the commission to revi...

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CAVetoed 10/2003Community College
Postsec.
Student Financial Aid: Eligibility
S.B. 328
Requires the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges to establish procedures and forms to enable persons, other than a non-immigrant aliens, who are exempt from paying nonresident tuition at state community colleges under existing law to apply ...

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CASigned into law 09/2003Postsec.Student Financial Aid: Cal Grant Program
S.B. 728
Provides that any applicant who qualifies to be considered under the simplified needs test established by federal law for student assistance shall be presumed to meet the asset level requirements established by the Ortiz- Pacheco- Poochigian- Vasconcellos Cal ...

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CASigned into law 09/2003Postsec.Postsecondary Education: Military
A.B. 547
Grants to qualifying members of the National Guard, the State Military Reserve and Naval Militia academic leave when active duty interrupts college attendance for the pursuit of an undergraduate degree;requires a Cal Grant recipient on active duty who is oblig...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12
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Governor's Scholarship Programs
A.B. 1266 § 30
The Governor's Scholars Program and the Governor's Distinguished Mathematics and Science Scholars Program became inoperative July 1, 2003 and repealed as of January 1, 2004. No awards or entitlements will exist for texts taken in 2003. The Scholarship Investme...

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LAEmergency Rule Adoption 09/2003Postsec.Scholarship/Grant Programs
LAC 28:IV.503, 507, 703
Establishes emergency rules amending the Scholarship/Grant programs to allow the Louisiana Office of Student financial Assistance and state educational institutions to effectively administer these programs. LOUISIANA REG 9081 (SN)...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003Postsec.Higher Education Student Grant Program
H.B. 1119
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Changes the name of the Illinois Incentive for Access Grant Program to the Silas Purnell Illinois Incentive for Access Grant Program. Requires the Commission to give priority to applicants with an expected fa...

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LAEmergency Rule Adoption 08/2003Postsec.Scholarship and Grant Programs
LAC 28:IV.301, 507, 509, 701, 703, 705, 803, 805, 1701, 1703, 1705, 1903, 2103, 2105
Amends rules relating to the scholarship and grant
rules. Provides definitions, application requirements,
testing deadlines, provisions of the TOPS tuition
assistance program, and maintaining eligibility for
tuition assistance. Provides the responsibilitie...

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NCSigned into law 08/2003Postsec.
Community College
Community College Students
H.B. 223
Permits the State Board of Community colleges to use certain funds to provide financial assistance to students with disabilities referral by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation....

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WISigned into law 08/2003P-12
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Students Who Sound Taps
A.B. 74
Under this bill, a student in grades 6 to 12 or at a University of Wisconsin (UW) System school, in–state technical college, or in–state, private, accredited, nonprofit college or university is eligible for a $25 tuition voucher if he or she sounds "Taps" on a...

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HIVetoed 07/2003Postsec.Nursing Education Loan Program Established
S.B. 748
Establishes a nursing education loan program to provide loans for eligible nursing students in an amount of up to $10,000 per student per academic year; provides for loan repayment or loan forgiveness for eligible individuals who satisfy the work requirement; ...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003Postsec.Scholarships
H.B. 3274
Provides that each member of the General Assembly may annually nominate two students for scholarships at any state supported university (now one of the 2 must be to the University of Illinois). http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&Ses...

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LASigned into law 07/2003Postsec.TOPS Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
H.B. 1657
Concerns eligibility for Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) scholarship program. Specifies that current requirement that eligible student must complete at least 16 1/2 units of high school work, including one-half unit of computer science, comput...

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LASigned into law 07/2003Postsec.Qualified High School Students for TOPS
H.B. 439
Changes from 2001-02 to 2003-04 the beginning year in which any student who meets all eligibility requirements can receive a performance reward. Adds gifted curriculum and Advanced Placement courses to "honors curriculum courses," of which the applying studen...

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LASigned into law 07/2003Postsec.Tuition Opportunity Awards
H.B. 549
Changes minimum ACT score for eligibility for the Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) scholarship from 19 to 20. Statute already specified that if student loses scholarship eligibility, the period of ineligibility may not continue for more than two...

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ALSigned into law 06/2003Postsec.Postsecondary and Higher Education Tuition
H.B. 40
Relates to postsecondary and higher education' authorizes the State to pay the tuition of any qualified student pursuing a degree at any public state college, university, or junior college; provides for the administration of the tuition assistance plan by the ...

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ARRule Adoption 06/2003Postsec.Technical Careers Student Loan/Forgiveness Program
Uncodified
Establishes rules regarding Arkansas technical careers student loan forgiveness program. ARKANSAS REG 3469 (SN)
http://www.work-ed.state.ar.us/LoanForgiveness/Book/RULES&REGS2003-revised6-2003.doc...

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DESigned into law 06/2003Postsec.Student Loans
H.B. 171
Relates to student loans; allows a student loan to be forgiven by the Secretary of Education if the person has a total and permanent disability or has died; clarifies that the higher education commission is responsible for forgiving repayment obligations under...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003Postsec.Better Learning and Education Grant Program
S.B. 638
Creates Access to Better Learning & Education Grant Program; provides legislative findings regarding education provided by for-profit colleges & universities; provides for the Department of Education to administer grant program for students attending for-prof...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003Postsec.Scholarship Programs
S.B. 354
Abolishes Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Testing Program.
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/house/Session/index.cfm?Mode=Bills&BI_Mode=ViewBillInfo&BillNum=0354&Chamber=Senate&Year=2003&Title=%2D%3EBill%2520Info%3AS%25200354%2D%3ESession%25202003...

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GASigned into law 06/2003Postsec.Hope Scholarships
S.B. 244
Relates to postsecondary education, removes a restriction on tuition equalization grants for summer school; provides a limitation on the total number of semester hours or quarter hours an eligible student may receive a tuition equalization grant; provides for ...

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ILSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
FY2004 Budget Implementation (Education) Act
S.B. 744
Creates the FY2004 Budget Implementation (Education) Act with the purpose of the Act to make changes relating to education that are necessary to implement the State's FY2004 budget. Makes changes to the State aid formula provisions by increasing the foundation...

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MESigned into law 06/2003Postsec.Higher Education Loan PurchaseSAME AS: 1625
S.P. 579
Creates Higher Education Loan Purchase Program; allows the Governor to designate a State agency as a secondary market for higher education loans; designates the Finance Authority as the State secondary market; authorizes issuance of tax exempt bonds to finance...

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MOSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Distribution of the Gaming Commission Fund
H.B. 444
Alters the distribution of Gaming Commission Fund; provides funds for veterans facilities, the National Guard College Trust, early childhood development education, and the College Guaranty Fund.

http://www.house.state.mo.us/bills03/biltxt/truly/HB0444T.HTM...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003Postsec.B-On-Time Loan Program
S.B. 4
Authorizes no-interest loans for eligible students to enable those students to attend all public and private or independent institutions of higher education in this state. To be eligible initially for a Texas B-On-time loan, a person must: (1) be a resident o...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12
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Texas Grant
S.B. 1007
Currently, the TEXAS Grant program determines eligibility based on a student's final high school transcript. However, most students have already determined where and how to go to college by the time they actually graduate from high school, thereby missing the...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003Postsec.Commission for Postsecondary Education
H.B. 2008
Establishes the Commission for Postsecondary Education for the purposes of reviewing postsecondary education institutions in order to determine eligibility for student financial aid; requires one member to be an owner, operator, or administrator of a charter s...

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CASigned into law 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
Education Finance
S.B. 28
Repeals the Teacher Recruitment Initiative Program, administered by the Sacramento County Office of Education, which awards competitive grants to operate regional recruitment centers that focus on recruiting teachers to low-performing schools. Makes the Govern...

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GASigned into law 05/2003Postsec.Student Finance Commission
H.B. 551
Relates to postsecondary scholarships, loans, and grants; changes certain provisions regarding the Georgia Student Finance Commission and the Georgia Student Finance Authority; changes certain provisions regarding the board of commissioners of the commission; ...

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INSigned into law 05/2003Postsec.Student Financial Aid Eligibility
S.B. 117
Provides if a dependent student has resided with a caretaker relative other than the student's parent for at least 4 years, the student's eligibility to participate in financial aid programs administered by the state student assistance commission is determined...

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MDSigned by Governor 05/2003Postsec.Educational Excellence Awards
H.B. 774
Requires at least a certain amount of funding for certain student financial assistance programs to be allocated to institutions of higher education to fund Education Excellence Awards....

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MESigned into law 05/2003Postsec.State Student Grant Program
H.P. 950
Amends the State student grant program; provides a description of need for student financial assistance that is consistent with the definition used in federal student financial assistance programs.http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/billtexts/LD129601-...

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MESigned into law 05/2003Postsec.Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Residents
S.P. 108 (LD 326)
This bill increases the number of foster care residents who are eligible for a tuition waiver at a state postsecondary educational institution from 25 to 35 new students per year in each year. http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/billdocs/LD032601.doc...

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TNSigned into law 05/2003Postsec.Maximum Grants
S.B. 1597
Relates to higher education; provides that the amount of the maximum grant for students enrolled at the eligible institutions of higher learning shall be determined by guidelines established by the state student assistance corporation....

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12
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Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program
H.B. 1882
A high school student who graduates within 36 month or less is eligible to receive a grant of $1,000 toward tuition at any Texas public private or private institution of higher education that will match the award. The program is funded entirely by the saving...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Division of Agriculture Special Licence Plate
H.B. 2277
Provides for the issuance of a University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture special license plate and to use funds for college scholarships and public education programs. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2277.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Arkansas Army and Air National Guard
H.B. 2480
Requires State funded colleges and universities to waive up to 25% of tuition costs for Arkansas Army and Air National Guard. ...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12
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Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program
H.B. 1854
Amends the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program to give priority in awards to applicants agreeing to teach in subject matter areas of critical need or in academically low performing schools. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Out of State Tuition Paid
H.B. 2746
Requires that out-of-state dental student tuition paid by the state of Arkansas be repaid if the student does not return to the state to practice. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2746.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12
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Minority Teacher Scholarship
H.B. 2187
Amends the critical needs minority teacher scholarship program; creates a commission for selecting scholarship recipients. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2187.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Arkansas Workforce Improvement Grant Program
S.B. 882
Creates the Arkansas Workforce Improvement Grant Program; provides funding for collegiate level adult education....

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IDSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Robert R. Lee Promise Scholarship
S.B. 1134
Changes the name of the Idaho Promise Scholarship Program to the Idaho Robert R. Lee Promise Scholarship Program. http://www3.state.id.us/oasis/S1134.html...

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IDSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Rural Physician Incentive Program
H.B. 301
Creates a Rural Physician Incentive Program; provides for payments from an incentive fund financed with moneys from a surcharge on State support grants for medical education programs to encourage physicians to locate in rural areas. http://www3.state.id.us/oas...

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LAEmergency Rule Adoption 04/2003Postsec.Exceptions to Initial and Continuous Enrollment Requirement in TOPS
LAC 28:IV.2103
Specifies that the exception in the Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) to the initial and continuous enrollment requirements for military service extends to students who voluntarily enlist and enter on active duty after enrolling for the first-tim...

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MTSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Collegiate License Plates Scholarship Donations
H.B. 549
Increase scholarship donation for collegiate license plates from $20 to $30. http://data.opi.state.mt.us/bills/2003/billhtml/HB0549.htm...

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MTSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.
Community College
Educational Aid for Convicts Exonerated by DNA Testing
S.B. 183
Provides educational aid to a convict exonerated of a crime by postconviction DNA testing. Specifies that "aid" under this section must include expenses for tuition, fees, books, board, and room at any Montana community college, including any accredited tribal...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Tuition Scholarships
S.B. 377
Provides tuition scholarships for qualified individuals who attend a state educational institution within one year after completing high school or receiving a graduate equivalent diploma; provides tuition scholarships for up to two and one-half years to qualif...

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COSigned into law 03/2003Postsec.Annual Allowable Cash Funds
S.B. 189
Concerns the annual allowable cash funds for state supported institutions of higher education; adds funds received from student financial aid, tuition assistance, and scholarships to the maximum amount of cash funds that may be raised, spent, or transferred to...

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KYSigned into law 03/2003Postsec.Reviewing the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship Program
H.C.R. 141
In response to concerns about program effectiveness and fairness, directs the Interim Joint Committee on Education to study the five-year-old Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship Program, the different high school grading systems across the state, stude...

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KYSigned into law 03/2003Postsec.Student Financial Assistance
S.B. 130
Relates to the Higher Education Student Loan Corporation, KHESLC; changes the definitions of eligible borrower, institution and lender to include any individual or entity approved by the corporation, and the definition of insured student loan or student loan t...

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KYSigned into law 03/2003Postsec.Student Financial Aid
H.B. 40
Deletes references that prohibit the use of student financial aid funds, including Education Excellence Scholarship funds, for students who plan to major in theology, divinity, or religious education. http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/RECORD/03RS/HB40/bill.doc...

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MERule Adoption 03/2003Postsec.Maine College Savings Program
94-457-611
Implements the NextGen Scholarship programs. Eliminates all references to the Procedures and Guidelines. Makes other minor changes. http://www.state.me.us/sos/cec/rcn/apa/notices/030503.htm...

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12
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Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship Incentive
S.B. 2482
Expands applicability requirements of Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship Program from those intending to teach in geographical areas of the state with critical teacher shortages to include those, regardless of geographical area, who intend to teach a subject a...

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NDSigned into law 03/2003Postsec.Student Financial Assistance
S.B. 2200
Spells out student ranking provisions as they relate to the student financial assistance and scholars programs. If two or more eligible students have the same composite scores, they must be ranked by the numeric sum of the four scale scores on the test of aca...

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SDSigned into law 03/2003Postsec.Regents Scholarship Program
H.B. 1026
Establishes the regents scholarship program and makes an appropriation therefor....

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UTSigned into law 03/2003Postsec.Nonresident Tuition for Higher Education
H.B. 75
Allows the board to grant scholarships for a waiver of the nonresident portion of total tuition charged by public institutions of higher education to nonresident students, subject to the limitations provided in this section, if the board determines that the sc...

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WVSigned into law 03/2003Postsec.Eligibility for Higher Education
H.B. 2051
Expands the eligibility for higher education adult part-time student grants....

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NESigned into law 02/2003Postsec.Minority Scholarship Program Act
L.B. 106
Provides for inclusion of associate degree program students under the Minority Scholarship Program Act....

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