SB 22-088

Senate Bill 22-088 amends Colorado's tuition assistance program by giving preference to students enrolled in building and construction trade certificate programs. The bill ensures that $650,000 is set aside each year specifically for this purpose. This means more financial support for those pursuing careers in the building and construction trades. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now active and providing additional funding to these students.

Official Summary

Under current law, there is a tuition assistance program (program) for students enrolled in career and technical education certificate programs at certain state institutions. The commission on higher education establishes policies and procedures for the program. The bill requires the policies and procedures to give some preference to students enrolled in building and construction trade certificate programs. The bill also requires the general assembly to annually appropriate $650,000 for the program.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)