HB 2088 - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB) |
Establishes the opportunity scholarship act. |
Creates the opportunity scholarship program and the opportunity expansion program to: (1) Help mitigate the impact of tuition increases; |
(2) Increase the number of baccalaureate degrees in high employer demand and other programs; and |
(3) Invest in programs and students to meet market demands for a knowledge-based economy while filling middle-income jobs with a sufficient supply of skilled workers. |
Creates the opportunity scholarship board to provide oversight and guidance for the opportunity expansion program and the opportunity scholarship program. |
Changes the name of the "state need grant" to the "opportunity award." |
Creates the opportunity scholarship account and the opportunity expansion account. |