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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | SB 1155 | Establishes a Higher Education Task Force to Improve Higher Education and Career Preparation Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
| 6/11 | SB 1155 | Establishes a Higher Education Task Force to Improve Higher Education and Career Preparation Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
| 6/10 | SB 1153 | Expands the Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program Nationwide | Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0) |
| 6/10 | SB 1153 | Expands the Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program Nationwide | Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0) |
| 6/10 | HB 2370 | Establishes a New System for the Funding of Public Education | Bill Passed - House (107 - 94) |
| 6/10 | SB 1152 | Expands the Eligibility Requirements for Scholarships | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3) |
| 6/04 | HB 851 | Appropriates Funding for Public Schools to Distribute Menstrual Hygiene Products Free to Students | Bill Passed - House (117 - 85) |
| 3/18 | SB 559 | Amends State Definitions for Athletic Trainers | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 1) |