Relating to suspension of a student’s participation in the all Iowa opportunity scholarship program

Sponsored by the Senate Education Committee

Topics:K–12 education Higher education

Same legislation: SSB 1068, HSB 138, HF 499

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2021
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2021
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 9, 2021
Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 17, 202148–0
Skipped: House committeeSkipped
Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 17, 2021
Done: To the GovernorMarch 8, 2021
Done: Signed into lawMarch 8, 2021

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What’s in it

AI summary Students in the Iowa opportunity scholarship program can now pause their participation for up to two years to serve in the military or for other reasons set by the state commission. Previously, students were only allowed to delay the program for military service.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill provides that a student may suspend participation in the all Iowa opportunity scholarship program for up to two years under conditions established by rule by the college student aid commission or to fulfill military obligations. Currently, a student may only defer participation in the program for up to two years for such purposes.

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Senate subcommittee

Named January 21, 2021 (as SSB 1068). Meeting: Wednesday, February 3 · 11:30 AM · RM 24A.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§261.87

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Lobbying

1 for · 0 against · 4 undecided · Who →

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SSB 1068Renumbered HSB 138Cleared committee

89th General Assembly

SF 285Became lawfrom SSB 1068 HF 499Didn’t advanceHouse companion