Legislation - SB0509

Implementing the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program in the State through which Pell Grants may be awarded to students enrolled in a certain short-term program; requiring the Governor, after consultation with certain entities, to determine whether to approve short-term programs as eligible for Pell Grant funds subject to certain requirements; prohibiting institutions of postsecondary education from using certain funds subject to a certain exclusion; etc.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): June 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/02/2026 Legislative Date 2/02/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Higher Education - Workforce Pell Grant Program - Implementation Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/10/2026 Action Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/02/2026	2/02/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Higher Education - Workforce Pell Grant Program - Implementation
Senate	2/10/2026	2/10/2026	Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

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