SB572 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rodger SmithermanSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Zeb LittleRoger Bedford, Jr.Lowell Barron

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program, contracts further provided for

Summary

The bill would require full payment of tuition and mandatory fees for all PACT contracts for the 2010-2011 school year.

What This Bill Does

It guarantees that the full amount of tuition and mandatory fees for PACT contract beneficiaries will be paid for the 2010-2011 year, as outlined in the original contracts. It overrides any other law that would allow partial or different payments for that year. It becomes effective immediately after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor (or when it becomes law).

Who It Affects

• PACT contract beneficiaries (students) who would have their 2010-2011 tuition and fees paid in full.
• The PACT program administrators and Alabama state authorities responsible for making PACT payments, who must provide full payment for that year.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: All tuition and mandatory fees for 2010-2011 for PACT contract beneficiaries shall be paid in full, per the original contract, overriding contrary laws.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and Governor's approval, or upon becoming law.

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Subjects

Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program