STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 1851

with Senate Floor Amendments

(Proposed by Senator RUIZ)

ADOPTED: JANUARY 11, 2021

      These Senate amendments clarify that a student affected by the bill’s provisions may receive student assistance from the State for which the student is eligible from a different institution of higher education or proprietary institution.  The amendments also clarify that an individual affected by the bill’s provisions may receive employment and training services or any form of funding for the services for which the individual is eligible from a different training provider.