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SD 86
Summary of SD 86: An Act Assisting Low-Income Students Through Work-Study Bill OverviewThis proposed bill, titled "An Act assisting low-income students success through work-study",
This proposed bill, titled "An Act assisting low-income students success through work-study", aims to provide greater financial support and work opportunities for low-income students attending public universities and colleges.
The main components of the bill include:
Expansion of Work-Study Programs: The bill would provide $150 million in additional funding to state public higher education systems to expand their work-study programs. This would enable more low-income students to earn income through part-time campus jobs.
Increased Work-Study Wages: The minimum hourly wage for work-study positions would be increased from the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 to $12.00. This is intended to make work-study earnings more substantial for participating students.
Targeted Outreach and Support: The bill directs universities to conduct targeted outreach and provide additional academic/career advising support for low-income work-study participants. The goal is to ensure these students can fully benefit from the program.
Reporting Requirements: Colleges and universities would be required to submit annual reports on the demographics, academic outcomes, and post-graduation employment of their work-study participants. This data would help assess the program's effectiveness.
If enacted, this legislation could significantly improve access to education and career opportunities for low-income students at public colleges and universities. The increased work-study funding and higher wages could make a meaningful difference in supporting these students' basic needs and reducing their debt burdens.
However, the success of the program would depend on universities' ability to effectively implement the outreach, advising, and reporting requirements. Careful monitoring and oversight may be needed to ensure the intended benefits are fully realized.
Overall, SD 86 represents an effort to enhance educational equity and economic mobility for disadvantaged students through strategic investments in campus work-study programs.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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