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SB 72·AL·senate

Alabama Commission on Higher Education, ReEngage Alabama Grant Program, minimum age of adult learner decreased, eligibility requirements revised

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Donnie Chesteen (R)
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Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Education Policy)

Feb 19, 2026

Summary

The bill reduces the minimum age for an adult learner to qualify for the ReEngage Alabama Grant from 25 to 22. It also adds a new eligibility category for students who are pursuing their first bachelor's degree after a two‑year gap following an associate degree and who have not previously received a grant. The changes aim to expand access to tuition assistance for younger adults and those returning after a break.

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