Senator Graham proposes the following amendment (SMIN-62.MW0032S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 8, by striking Section 59-8-145(G) and inserting:

 (H)(G) The department shall maintain a record of the number of applications received annually for the program, the number of students accepted into the program each fiscal year, and the number of students not accepted or was denied into the program each fiscal year with a corresponding explanation as to why the student was not accepted or was denied into the program. The department shall compile this information and provide a report on the previous fiscal year to the General Assembly by December thirty-first of each year. The report must include the demographic and socio-economic data and the geographical distribution of the applicants. In reporting the information required by this subitem, the department shall protect and may not display any personally identifiable information of applicants, their families, or legal guardians.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.