Wyoming 2023 Regular Session

Wyoming House Bill HB0201

Introduced
1/24/23  
Report Pass
1/30/23  

Caption

Hathaway fallen first responder scholarship.

Impact

The bill amends sections of the existing Hathaway scholarship program, creating a specific category to ensure that children of fallen first responders can benefit from scholarship provisions. This incorporation into the Hathaway program signifies a broader commitment by the state to support families of those who serve in public safety roles. It highlights the state's dedication to recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of first responders and their families, aligning educational opportunities with this recognition.

Summary

House Bill 0201 establishes a new scholarship program known as the Hathaway Fallen First Responder Scholarship. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to the children of first responders who have fallen in the line of duty. By creating this scholarship, the bill seeks to honor the sacrifices made by first responders while also supporting their families in pursuing higher education. The bill modifies existing eligibility requirements, allowing students who are graduates from out-of-state high schools to qualify under certain conditions.

Contention

While the bill passed unanimously in the committee with a 9-0 vote, there may be potential points of contention not captured in the voting history. Discussions could arise concerning the allocation of funds for this new scholarship program or the implications for existing scholarship recipients. Additionally, the expansion of eligibility criteria to include out-of-state graduates could raise questions about funding fairness and access between in-state and out-of-state students.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

WY HB0028

Hathaway lump sum merit scholarship.

WY HB0029

Hathaway scholarship amendments.

WY HB0113

Hathaway scholarship program.

WY HB0209

Hathaway scholarship accounts-transfer timing.

WY HB0036

Hathaway scholarship-amendments.

WY HB0194

Wyoming freedom scholarship act.

WY SF0143

Wyoming freedom scholarship act-2.

WY HB0031

Wyoming's tomorrow scholarship program.

WY HB0030

Wyoming's tomorrow scholarship program amendments.

WY HB0089

State investment returns-adequate reserve funding.

Similar Bills

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