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Introduced
07/30/2019
07/30/2019
In Committee
07/30/2019
07/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to support early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs. This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to support early-college high schools and dual- or concurrent-enrollment programs. Specifically, ED must award grants to (1) institutions of higher education in partnership with one or more local educational agencies to assist them in establishing or supporting early-college high schools or dual- or concurrent-enrollment programs, and (2) states to assist them in supporting or establishing such schools or programs.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education in partnership with local educational agencies, as well as to states, to establish or support early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs. The purpose is to increase the percentage of students who complete a recognized postsecondary credential within the normal time, including low-income students and other underrepresented populations in higher education. The bill provides funding, requires matching contributions from grantees, and outlines allowable uses of funds, such as supporting student services, professional development, and work-based learning opportunities. It also requires reporting and oversight, and authorizes the Secretary to conduct national activities like technical assistance and program evaluation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (42)
Adriano Espaillat (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Eliot Engel (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Marcia Fudge (D),
Chuy García (D),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Debra Haaland (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Eddie Johnson (D),
Dan Kildee (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
James Langevin (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
José Serrano (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Donna Shalala (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Juan Vargas (D),
Susan Wild (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 07/30/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4108/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4108/BILLS-116hr4108ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4108/BILLS-116hr4108ih.pdf.pdf |
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