Assessment

Proposed Increase in DSIG Award Amounts Would Promote Participation. Given that one possible reason for low participation in the DSIG program is the availability of higher?paying work opportunities, the proposed trailer bill language could make the program more attractive to potential participants. Because the increased award amounts align with the state minimum wage of $15 per hour, the program would be compensating students at an hourly rate more comparable to what they could earn elsewhere.

Award Amounts for Part?Time Students Would Remain Low. Under the proposed trailer bill language, a student enrolled half?time and a student enrolled three?quarters time would receive the equivalent of $7.50 per hour and $ per hour of service, respectively. Lees verder →