Bill
H 3327
Overview: Bill Number: H 3327, Title: Educational lottery scholarship grants, Status: Scrivener's error corrected, Introduced: February 27, 2025Purpose and Intent: The primary purp
Overview: Bill Number: H 3327, Title: Educational lottery scholarship grants, Status: Scrivener's error corrected, Introduced: February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to establish a new educational lottery scholarship program. The program aims to provide financial assistance to eligible students pursuing higher education, with the goal of increasing access and affordability.
Key Provisions:
- Creates the "Educational Lottery Scholarship" program to award grants to students attending in-state public or private colleges and universities
- Eligibility criteria include maintaining a minimum GPA, demonstrating financial need, and being a state resident
- Grants can be used to cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses
- The program will be funded through a portion of the state's lottery revenue
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Eligible students from low- and middle-income families will have increased access to higher education
- Colleges and universities may see an influx of students able to afford tuition and fees
- The state's lottery revenue will be partially redirected to fund the scholarship program
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been corrected for a scrivener's error and is now ready for further legislative action. The next step would be for the bill to be considered by the appropriate committee(s) before moving to a vote by the full legislative body.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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