Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a new scholarship program for National Guard members pursuing credentials through education programs in Iowa.

Highlights:

• Establishes a new scholarship program for National Guard members pursuing credentials through education programs approved by the adjutant general that are not associate’s or higher-level degrees (Sec. 2).

• Establishes the National Guard Service Professional Qualification scholarship program within the College Student Aid Commission (Sec. 2).

• Specifies the program provides scholarships to members of the Iowa National Guard who are participating in an educational program leading to a credential that is approved by the adjutant general and offered by a community college, an institution of higher learning under the state board of regents, or an accredited private institution (Sec. 2).

• Requires the adjutant general to publish and maintain a list of approved educational programs (Sec. 2).

• Defines “credential” as a postsecondary certificate or other competency-based credential that is not authorized for federal student aid, but does not include an associate degree or any degree beyond an associate degree (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

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