Parnell’s Scholarship Plan Challenged

Alaska Public Media | By Pat Yack

Published February 15, 2010 at 11:15 PM AKST

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Both House and Senate Education Committees on Monday introduced amendments to the governor’s proposed Performance-based Scholarship that would recognize the financial needs of high school graduates and their families. But legislators -- particularly those from rural areas of the state -- say the governor’s plan discriminates against less-fortunate students.Dave Donaldson, APRN – JuneauDownload Audio (MP3)