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Introduced
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish State and Indian tribe grants for community colleges and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Univer- sities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority- Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the America's College Promise Act of 2021, would establish a federal-state partnership to provide grants to states and Indian tribes to waive tuition and fees for eligible community college students. It would also create a Student Success Fund to provide grants to states and Indian tribes to implement evidence-based reforms and practices to improve student outcomes at community colleges. Additionally, it would provide funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions to encourage bachelor's degree enrollment and completion, facilitate transfer pathways, and support institutional reforms to improve student outcomes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 04/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2861/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2861/BILLS-117hr2861ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2861/BILLS-117hr2861ih.pdf.pdf |
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