Alabama Student Grant Program, HBCU in Selma added to approved institutions for which students may receive grants to attend

HB 525 adds any independent historically Black college or university (HBCU) located in Selma, Alabama, to the list of institutions eligible for the Alabama Student Grant Program. This change directly affects students attending qualifying Selma HBCUs, allowing them to receive state grants to cover tuition and related expenses. The bill amends existing law to include these institutions under the definition of "approved institution" in the grant program, which currently funds students at specific Alabama colleges. It does not alter student eligibility requirements but expands which schools can participate. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.