HB 1236-S.E - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Requires the office of student financial assistance to make multiple attempts to secure the signature of a student's parent or guardian for the purpose of witnessing the student's college bound scholarship pledge.

Authorizes the office of student financial assistance to partner with the school counselor or administrator to secure the parent's or guardian's signature to witness the pledge if the signature of the parent or guardian is not obtained.

Allows the school counselor or administrator to witness the pledge and indicate to the office of student financial assistance the nature of the unsuccessful efforts to contact the student's parent or guardian.