This bill amends the eligibility requirements for the Hathaway scholarship program in Wyoming, allowing students to qualify based on either their high school grade point average (GPA) or their score on a college entrance examination. Specifically, it removes the requirement for a minimum score on the college entrance exam and introduces the option for students to meet eligibility through a combination of GPA and exam scores. The amendments specify that students can qualify for different types of scholarships based on their GPA or their corresponding national percentile rank on the college entrance exam, with specific thresholds set for each scholarship category.

The changes include the insertion of "or" in various sections to clarify that students can meet the scholarship criteria through either their GPA or their exam scores. For instance, a student can qualify for a Hathaway opportunity scholarship with a minimum GPA of 2.50 or a score at or above the 43rd national percentile on a college entrance exam. The bill is set to apply to students who are initially eligible for the Hathaway scholarship starting in the 2026-2027 school year and will take effect immediately upon the completion of necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0195 v1.0: 21-16-1303, 21-16-1304, 21-16-1305