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A 1217

Creates the adult student grant program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jo Anne Simon

Establishes an Adult Student Grant Program to fund grants for nontraditional adult learners pursuing higher education, easing costs and expanding access.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 1217

Summary of Assembly Bill A 1217 – Creates the Adult Student Grant Program

Overview

  • Bill number: A 1217
  • Title: Creates the adult student grant program
  • Sponsor (primary): Jo Anne Simon
  • Introduction date: January 9, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to the Committee on Higher Education
  • Legislative actions to date: Referred to Higher Education on 2025-01-09 (listed twice in the official actions)

Intent (as indicated by the title): The bill proposes to establish an “Adult Student Grant Program,” presumably to provide financial assistance to adult learners pursuing higher education or related programs. The exact design, eligibility, grant amounts, funding source, and administration are not provided in the available summary.

What the bill would do (as far as can be gleaned from the title)

  • Create a new grant program specifically targeted at adult students.
  • Establish criteria and processes for awarding grants to eligible applicants.
  • Set administrative responsibilities for implementing and overseeing the program (likely within a state higher education agency or department), though those specifics are not included in the summary.
  • Provide a framework for funding the program, including potential limits, sourcing, and reporting requirements to ensure accountability.

Note: The detailed provisions (eligibility rules, grant amounts, duration of awards, application procedures, renewal/repayment terms, budget appropriations, sunset provisions, and reporting requirements) are not included in the information provided. The actual text of the bill would clarify these elements.

Potential impact and who would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Adult learners seeking undergraduate, graduate, or other higher-education credentials, or possibly vocational/credential programs (as inferred from the term “adult student”).
  • Educational institutions: Colleges and universities could be affected in terms of program administration, applicant outreach, and potential enrollment impacts.
  • State government: Implementation would require funding appropriations or a dedicated funding mechanism, plus ongoing program administration and reporting.
  • Broader implications: If funded and well-targeted, the program could expand access to higher education for nontraditional students who may juggle work, family responsibilities, or other barriers.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Status: In committee (Higher Education). No further actions are listed beyond the referral.
  • Next steps: The bill would proceed through committee review, potential amendments, and then floor consideration by the Assembly. If approved, it would advance to the Senate (or the appropriate path per the chamber’s rules) and ultimately to the governor for signature or veto.
  • Related activity: The bill has several related bills from prior sessions (A 10345, A 970, A 2985, A 2279, A 2314), indicating ongoing interest in adult education funding and support.

Related bills

  • A 10345 (prior-session)
  • A 970 (prior-session)
  • A 2985 (prior-session)
  • A 2279 (prior-session)
  • A 2314 (prior-session)

Note: This summary reflects only the information provided. The actual bill text will specify eligibility, funding, administration, and timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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