House Sponsors: SCULLY-ERWIN-MCCARTHY-MYERS. Short description: BD HGHR ED-GRADN GRANT PROGRAM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Creates the graduation incentive grant program to be implemented and administered by the Board of Higher Education. Provides that from appropriations made to the Board for purposes of the program, the Board shall award grant incentives to public universities that offer their undergraduate students contracts under which the university commits itself to provide the courses, programs, and support services necessary to enable the contracting students to graduate within 4 years. Establishes eligibility criteria for grant applications. Requires the Board of Higher Education to annually submit to the Governor and General Assembly a budgetary recommendation for the grant program. Effective July 1, 1998. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status