Higher Education Jennifer Lee Higher Education: Legislative and Budget Updates March 27, 2019 / May 26, 2020 by Jennifer Lee The Senate Higher Education committee passed HB 218 and HB 444. HB 218 would extend the time that students have to earn HOPE after high school to ten years from the current seven. This bill would not affect HOPE award caps or GPA requirements. The Department of Audits and Accounts estimated a budget impact beginning […] Read more ยป