2004 House Bill 5455

Introduced in the House

Feb. 4, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Jerry Kooiman (R-75)

To eliminate a prohibition on allowing students in theology or divinity programs to receive state scholarships under the state higher education tuition grant program.

Referred to the Committee on Higher Education

March 11, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 13, 2004

Substitute offered by Rep. Charles LaSata (R-79)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one prohibiting the scholarships if the student attends a school whose primary purpose is to prepare students for ordination or appointment as a member of the clergy.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 88 to 16 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 18, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Education