AN ACT relating to library science scholarships.
     Amend KRS 171.303, relating to library science scholarships, to permit students in an accredited library education program provided via distant learning technologies to be eligible for the scholarships; permit out-of-state students who agree to work in a library or archival services program within the Commonwealth upon graduation to apply for a scholarship; establish a Library Science Scholarship Fund Advisory Committee to advise the state librarian on the scholarship program; amend KRS 171.306 to require scholarship recipients to work in the state for 2 years; require a scholarship recipient who fails to fulfill the obligations to repay the benefits in a lump sum or through a payment schedule determined by the state librarian.

     Feb 6-introduced in House
     Feb 7-to Education (H)
     Feb 10-posted in committee
     Feb 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Feb 13-2nd reading, to Rules
     Feb 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 24, 2003
     Feb 24-3rd reading, passed 92-1
     Feb 25-received in Senate
     Feb 27-to Education (S)
     Mar 4-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Mar 5-2nd reading, to Rules
     Mar 10-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 11, 2003
     Mar 11-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor
     Mar 18-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 131)