A2470

Revises high school student financial aid application requirements.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Makes permanent the requirement for high school students to complete a financial aid application to receive a diploma.

This bill revises high school student financial aid application requirements. It makes permanent the requirement for students to complete a financial aid application to receive a diploma, starting with the 2023-2024 grade 11 class. Students can be exempt if they or their parents submit a waiver. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority must provide resources to help students and parents complete the application. Schools must notify students and parents of this requirement annually.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee