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Introduced
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
In Committee
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Education to provide formula grants to states for activities to improve college access, retention, and completion rates for foster and homeless youth. States that receive such grants must award subgrants to institutions of higher education to carry out these activities in partnership with child welfare agencies and organizations serving homeless youth.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a formula grant program that provides funds to states to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth. Under the bill, the Department of Education would award grants to states, which would then award subgrants to institutions of higher education to carry out activities such as outreach, support services, and emergency financial assistance for these student populations. The bill also requires states to submit annual reports on their implementation of the program and mandates the Department of Education to conduct evaluations and report to Congress on the grant program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/23/2019)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1650/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1650/BILLS-116s1650is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1650/BILLS-116s1650is.pdf.pdf |
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