The bill amends the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship Program by increasing the maximum scholarship award amount a student can receive in an academic year. Specifically, it changes the maximum award from Eight hundred dollars ($800) to One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500). This adjustment aims to provide greater financial support to students pursuing certificate programs or studies. In addition to the increase in the maximum award amount, the bill maintains that the scholarship will still be the lesser of the new maximum or the actual cost of the certificate program, which includes tuition, fees, textbooks, and necessary equipment. This amendment is intended to enhance accessibility and affordability for students seeking vocational training in Arkansas.

Statutes affected:
SB 202: 6-85-305(b)