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S 6407

Extends the duration of tuition assistance awards to five years

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson and 1 co-sponsor

Extends tuition assistance awards to five years, allowing eligible students to receive aid longer and affecting funding and administration for higher education.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · S 6407

Summary of Bill S 6407 – Extends the duration of tuition assistance awards to five years

Basic information

  • Bill number: S 6407
  • Title: Extends the duration of tuition assistance awards to five years
  • Status: Referred to Higher Education
  • Introduced: March 13, 2025
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary: Robert Jackson
    • Cosponsor: Luis R. Sepúlveda
  • Related bills (prior-session): S 1224, S 6844, S 1722, S 143, S 4465, S 4963

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to extend the duration ofTuition assistance awards to five years. The title indicates the primary aim is to lengthen the time recipients may receive tuition aid, though the specific eligibility criteria, whether the extension applies to all recipients or a subset, and any sunset or phased-in provisions would be defined in the bill’s text.

Key provisions and changes (as indicated by the bill’s title)

  • Core change: Extend the duration of tuition assistance awards to five years.
  • Other provisions, details, and any accompanying program rules (e.g., eligibility, renewal requirements, cap on awards, funding sources, administration) are not specified in the summary provided and would be clarified in the bill’s actual text and any amendments.

Who/what would be affected

  • Recipients of tuition assistance: The primary beneficiaries would be students currently receiving or eligible for tuition assistance, who could potentially use aid for a five-year period instead of a shorter duration.
  • Higher Education administration: The program’s administration, reporting, and oversight would operate under the changes implemented by this bill.
  • State or public funding for higher education: Depending on the bill’s final provisions, there could be fiscal implications related to the longer duration of aid.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Committee action: Referred to the Committee on Higher Education on March 13, 2025. The bill’s progression would depend on committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the chamber.
  • The summary does not include a fiscal note, estimated costs, or a timetable for floor consideration.

Observations and context

  • The bill is part of a broader set of related bills from prior sessions (S 1224, S 6844, S 1722, S 143, S 4465, S 4963), suggesting ongoing interest in modifying tuition assistance programs. Readers should compare the current text of S 6407 with these related measures for identical or evolving provisions.

What to look for next

  • The exact text of S 6407 to confirm:
    • Current duration prior to the change (for context)
    • Who is eligible for the five-year duration
    • Any caps, renewal requirements, or conditions
    • Funding sources and any fiscal impact
    • Effective date and any transitional provisions
    • Any sunset clauses or review milestones

This summary provides the essential framework based on the information available. For a complete understanding, the full bill text and any amendments should be consulted once available.

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

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