HB21-1112
School District Scholarship Programs
Concerning authorization for a school district to establish a scholarship program for school district graduates using the school district's locally received money.
Session:
2021 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
The act authorizes a school district board of education to establish a scholarship program for graduates of the school district. The scholarships must be paid from additional mill levy revenue that the school district is authorized to collect; gifts, grants, and donations; or both. A school district board of education that establishes a scholarship program is encouraged to prioritize low-income and first-generation students and limit the allowable uses of scholarship money.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)