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SB 6259

Establishing that students are no longer eligible for and must repay state aid immediately upon determination of significant monetary damage to a public institution of higher education.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Boehnke and 1 co-sponsor

Students lose state financial aid eligibility and must repay aid immediately upon causing significant monetary damage to public higher education institutions.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.
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Bill Summary · SB 6259

Legislative bill overview

SB 6259 would make students ineligible for state financial aid and require immediate repayment of aid already received if they cause significant monetary damage to a public higher education institution. The bill establishes a mechanism for institutions to declare students liable for damages and trigger automatic aid termination and repayment obligations.

Why is this important

This policy directly affects students' access to financial assistance and their financial obligations, potentially creating significant barriers for students who damage institutional property. It could also influence student behavior on campuses and how institutions manage property damage liability, while raising questions about due process and proportionality of consequences.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: The bill doesn't specify what procedural safeguards exist before aid is terminated or repayment demanded, or how students can challenge damage determinations
  • Definition of "significant": The threshold for what constitutes "significant monetary damage" is undefined, creating ambiguity about when the penalty applies
  • Proportionality and equity: Requiring immediate repayment could disproportionately harm low-income students and may seem excessive compared to other institutional enforcement mechanisms like wage garnishment or civil suits
  • Intentionality questions: The bill appears to apply regardless of whether damage was intentional, accidental, or occurred during university-sanctioned activities

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

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