MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday issued a statement on the final passage of Senate Bill 157, the Fostering Hope Scholarship Act.  The Governor’s statement is below.

“The Legislature has given final passage to SB157, establishing the Fostering Hope Scholarship.  This program will offer children currently or formerly in Alabama’s Foster Care System the opportunity to receive a college education. We owe it to our children to give them  every possible opportunity for a successful life, and this bill helps those in the foster care system prepare for success. I commend the Legislature, specifically bill sponsors Sen. Dick Brewbaker and Rep. Paul Lee, for passing this bill.  After a full legal review, I intend to sign it into law.”