An Act expanding access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children
This bill removes a restriction that previously limited tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children to only "state-supported" colleges. It directly affects youth who were in foster care and adopted, expanding their access to higher education cost assistance. The key change modifies existing law by striking "state-supported" and inserting "full" after "provide," meaning waivers can now apply at any eligible institution, not just state-funded ones. This is a concrete policy adjustment to broaden educational opportunities for this specific group.
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Sean Garballey
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Dennis Gallagher
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Jo Comerford
DDemocratic
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