VA HB327 | 2008 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 4 2008 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-01-21 - House: Continued to 2009 in Education by voice vote

Summary

Virginia Early Graduation Incentive Grant Program. Establishes the Virginia Early Graduation Incentive Grant Program for the purpose of providing grants to Virginia students who (i) have received an undergraduate degree within three years from an accredited institution of higher education in Virginia, (ii) are enrolled in a graduate program preparing students for careers in professions having workforce shortages, and (iii) have agreed to work in Virginia upon receiving a graduate degree. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia is designated as the administering agency for the program and must promulgate regulations for the disbursement of grants and the administration of the program. Before grants are awarded, recipients must sign a promissory note under which they agree (i) to begin employment in the Commonwealth within six months of receiving a graduate degree and (ii) to continue such employment in the Commonwealth for at least three years. Only students who maintain a 3.0 grade point average while enrolled as undergraduates are eligible to participate in the program. Eligibility is limited to two academic years or the equivalent number of credit hours.

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Title

Early Graduation Incentive Grant Program; established for purpose of providing grants to students.

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History

DateChamberAction
2008-01-21 House: Continued to 2009 in Education by voice vote
2008-01-04 House: Referred to Committee on Education
2008-01-04 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086935712

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