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2018 SESSION
HB 643 First responders; reduced rate tuition.
Introduced by: Patrick A. Hope | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
First responders; reduced rate tuition. Requires each public institution of higher education to reduce by a rate of five percent the tuition charged to any enrolled student who is a first responder or the child of a first responder, regardless of the domicile of any such individual. The bill defines "first responder" as any emergency medical services agency employee, firefighter, law-enforcement officer, member of a search and rescue organization, member of a regional hazardous materials emergency response team, member of a community emergency response team, or member of a medical reserve corps who responds to and provides assistance during an emergency.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/18 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100194D
- 01/09/18 House: Referred to Committee on Education
- 01/19/18 House: Assigned Education sub: Subcommittee #3
- 02/06/18 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
- 02/13/18 House: Left in Education