SB 527 – Provides that home school students will receive the same consideration as non-home school students for purposes of higher education financial aid

• Sponsor: Schaaf
• LR Number: 4457S.01I
• Committee: Education
• Last Action: 1/5/2012 - Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
• Journal Page: S62
• Effective Date: August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 527 – This act provides that students who have completed their secondary education through a home school program of education will receive the same consideration for higher education financial aid as non-home school students. In addition, no rule or prerequisite for financial aid may result so as to disadvantage home school students.

This act is similar to HB 1504 (2010).

MICHAEL RUFF