Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the Scholarship Act by transferring its administration from the state Department of Economic Development to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education.

Highlights:

• Amends the Scholarship Act by transferring its administration from the state Department of Economic Development to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (Sec. 1-6).

• Expands the definition of “first-time freshman” to include high school graduates who earned credit through dual enrollment and update scholarship eligibility to require a 3.0 or higher GPA (Sec. 1-6).

• Requires reporting dates and guidelines be consistent with census data take into account all eligible programs of study, retention, and graduation data (Sec. 1-6).

• Authorizes school districts to allow security personnel and off-duty law enforcement to carry firearms on school grounds and at school-sponsored activities (Sec. 1-6).

• Specifies qualifications, training, appropriate firearms and ammunition, and use of force requirements (Sec. 1-6).

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