Introduced
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To increase the scholarship amount from the merit scholarship program, which are based on state MEAP test results, from $1,000 to $2,500 to those who attend the United States Military Academy (West Point), the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy. Currently, those attending in-state schools receive $2,500 and those attending out-of-state receive $1,000.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one which uses it as a "vehicle" to delay payment of the $2,500 merit award scholarships payable to students who do well on the state MEAP test. Beginning in 2003, payment of scholarships would be made in two annual installments, rather than one lump-sum. The measure is a way to make up for lower-than-expected state tax revenues without cutting spending, and will delay approximately $50 million in payments in 2003.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 101 to 1 (details)
To delay full payment of the $2,500 merit award scholarships payable to students who do well on the state MEAP test. Beginning in 2003, payment of scholarships would be made in two annual installments, rather than one lump-sum. The measure is a way to make up for lower-than-expected state tax revenues without cutting spending, and will delay approximately $50 million in payments in 2003. The bill would also increase the scholarship amount from the merit scholarship program, which are based on state MEAP test results, from $1,000 to $2,500 to those who attend the United States military. Currently, those attending in-state schools receive $2,500 and those attending out-of-state receive $1,000.
Amendment offered
To extend the time that the merit scholarship board has to accept from a student the certifications required before funds can be disbursed.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To delay full payment of the $2,500 merit award scholarships payable to students who do well on the state MEAP test. Beginning in 2003, payment of scholarships would be made in two annual installments, rather than one lump-sum. The measure is a way to make up for lower-than-expected state tax revenues without cutting spending, and will delay approximately $50 million in payments in 2003. The bill would also increase the scholarship amount from the merit scholarship program, which are based on state MEAP test results, from $1,000 to $2,500 to those who attend the United States military. Currently, those attending in-state schools receive $2,500 and those attending out-of-state receive $1,000.
Passed in the House 90 to 5 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
