HB 1452-S - DIGEST
(NOT SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE ORIGINAL BILL)

Revises the opportunity scholarship act to increase the number of professional-technical certificates, professional-technical degrees, and advanced degrees in high employer demand, health professional shortage areas.

Requires the program administrator to establish and manage the student support pathways account.

Authorizes the opportunity scholarship board to elect to have the state investment board invest funds in the student support pathways account.

Limits scholarships, for advanced degree programs, to eligible students enrolling in programs that lead to credentials in health professional shortage areas.