SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 1885

BYRepresentatives Nelson, Kremen, Allen, K. Wilson, Crane and P. King 

Changing eligibility requirements for student loans.

House Committe on Higher Education

Senate Committee on Higher Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):

Senate Staff:Jo-Ellen Thomas (786-7784)

AS OF FEBRUARY 19, 1988

BACKGROUND:

Under current law, the governing boards of state institutions of higher education are permitted to create student loan funds and to participate in federal student aid programs.  A law adopted in 1969 denies eligibility for the loans and aid to any student who organizes and/or participates in any demonstration, riot, or other activity that has the effect of interfering with or disrupting the normal educational process at the student's college or university.

SUMMARY:

The law that denies student loan and federal financial aid eligibility to any student who organizes and/or participates in any demonstration, riot, or other activity that has the effect of interfering with, or disrupting the normal education process at the student's college or university, is repealed.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested