The bill amends R.S. 17:7.6(G) concerning the Geaux Teach Program in Louisiana, specifically addressing the application and use of scholarship awards. The revised language stipulates that scholarship awards can only be applied to the costs of tuition, required fees, and necessary textbooks and instructional materials for the course of study.

Notably, the bill changes the timing of when these scholarship awards can be utilized. Previously, the awards could only be used after all other state or institutional financial aid had been applied; however, the new language allows for the scholarship awards to be applied before any other financial aid. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the awards are to be used solely for tuition, required fees, and instructional materials, rather than for any remaining balance due.

Statutes affected:
HB109 Original: 17:6(G)
HB109 Engrossed: 17:6(G)
HB109 Enrolled: 17:6(G)
HB109 Act 59: 17:6(G)