S257 - Appropriations Act of 2017. (SL 2017-57)

Overview: S.L. 2017-57, Sec. 9.10 allows the State Board of Community Colleges to waive tuition and fees for non-curriculum courses taken by high school students, and authorizes enrollment of high school students in community college pathways that lead to State or industry-recognized credentials.

Beginning February 1, 2018, the State Board of Community Colleges must annually report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on the number and type of tuition waivers granted for community college courses.

This section became effective July 1, 2017, and applies beginning with the 2017-2018 academic year.