§ 22-32-149 — District scholarship programs - authorized

(1) A school district
board of education may establish a scholarship program for students who receive a
high school diploma from the school district or successfully complete a high school
equivalency examination while enrolled in the school district. The scholarships must
be funded from additional mill levy revenue that is approved pursuant to section 22-54-108; from gifts, grants, or donations that the school district receives for
purposes of the scholarship program; or from a combination of both. A board of
education that establishes a scholarship program is strongly encouraged to:

(a) Prioritize scholarships for students who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals pursuant to the provisions of the federal Richard B. Russell National
School Lunch Act, 42 U.S.C. sec. 1751 et seq., and students whose parents do not
have a postsecondary credential, to facilitate awarding scholarships to increase
graduates' access to postsecondary education; and

(b) Limit the use of scholarship money to tuition, books and supplies, and
transportation.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2021: Entire section added, (HB 21-1112), ch. 154, p. 879, � 1, effective May 18.