Sens. Will Espero, Michelle Kidani, Pohai Ryan and Sam Slom introduced a bill that would broaden the tuition assistance Hawaii offers to members of the Hawaii National Guard.

Right now, tuition assistance is offered only to undergraduate students attending the University of Hawaii.

Senate Bill 2584 proposes expanding the program to gradudate students while still giving undergrads priority.

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