Legislation reintroduces 'Academic Bill of Rights'

A bill introduced by Rep. Matt Manweller that would increase State Need Grant opportunities by limiting how much money goes to more expensive, private institutions received a public hearing in the House Higher Education Committee today.

Under House Bill 1033 approximately 500 additional students could receive a State Need Grant.

“When it comes to college financial aid, we have a choice. We can give more money to students who are able to attend the most expensive schools or we can give more money to the poorest kids who go to the least expensive schools. I believe we should do the latter,” said...