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S05520Introduced in the Senate

Establishes a COVID-19 essential workers scholarship program to award annual scholarships to essential employees who worked during the outbreak of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and children of essential employees who have died as a result of contracting COVID-19.

IntroducedSenate Higher Education

Introduced by James Sanders, District 10

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Establishes a COVID-19 essential workers scholarship program to award annual scholarships to essential employees who worked during the outbreak of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and children of essential employees who have died as a result of contracting COVID-19.

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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

January 7, 2026

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  1. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

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