Expands tuition assistance program awards for students experiencing homelessness.

This bill amends the education law to expand tuition assistance program awards for students experiencing homelessness. It modifies the criteria for determining eligibility for tuition assistance, ensuring that students who have not been granted an exclusion of parental income and have a spouse but no other dependent are considered. The bill also mandates the president to establish a uniform verification method for a student's homeless status, aligning with federal standards. The changes are set to take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Expands tuition assistance program awards for students experiencing homelessness.

This bill amends the education law to expand tuition assistance program awards for students experiencing homelessness. It modifies the criteria for determining eligibility for tuition assistance, ensuring that students who have not been granted an exclusion of parental income and have a spouse but no other dependent are considered. The bill also mandates the president to establish a uniform verification method for a student's homeless status, aligning with federal standards. The changes are set to take effect immediately upon becoming law.