INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers are still working on the details of a proposal that would give Indiana high school seniors a $3,500 college scholarship if they graduate a year early.
The GOP-ruled Senate Education Committee decided Wednesday to wait until next week before voting on the scholarship idea proposed by Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels.
Proposal supporters said the scholarship would mean more education options for students.
Critics argue that the scholarships could spur some students currently taking high school advanced placement or dual credit classes to opt instead for a head start on college, which could make it difficult for schools to continue offering those classes.
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