Referred to Committee on Education
Summary
The bill changes the Palmetto Fellows and LIFE scholarship rules to accept ACT and Classic Learning Test scores, adjusts GPA and class‑rank thresholds, and updates the definition of “talented and qualified resident” for a new teacher‑loan program. It affects high‑school students seeking merit scholarships and college‑bound residents who want loan assistance to become teachers. The changes aim to broaden access to merit aid and encourage more graduates to enter the state’s public‑school teaching workforce.
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