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Introduced
10/22/2019
10/22/2019
In Committee
10/22/2019
10/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to increase the amount of financial support available for working students. This bill increases the income protection allowance levels used to calculate a working student's expected family contribution and need for financial assistance. An income protection allowance is an amount for basic living expenses that is protected from being considered income available for postsecondary educational expenses.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the amount of financial support available for working students. Specifically, it increases the income protection allowance levels used to calculate a working student's expected family contribution and need for financial assistance. The income protection allowance is an amount for basic living expenses that is protected from being considered income available for postsecondary educational expenses. The bill adjusts these allowances to provide more financial support for working students.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Tammy Baldwin (D)*,
Sherrod Brown (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 10/22/2019)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2655/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2655/BILLS-116s2655is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2655/BILLS-116s2655is.pdf.pdf |
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