Bill > HR2733

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide more flexibility for Pell Grant eligibility for students with disabilities. Specifically, the bill allows students with disabilities who have been determined by their higher education institution to require a reduced course load to still be considered full-time students for the purpose of calculating their Federal Pell Grant amount. Under the new provision, if a student with a disability is enrolled in a reduced course load or at least 5 credits, they will be treated as a full-time student for grant calculations. However, this special consideration will not affect the calculation of the student's overall Pell Grant semester eligibility. The bill defines a student with a disability using the definition from the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which broadly covers individuals with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities. This change aims to provide additional support and financial assistance for students with disabilities who may need to take fewer courses due to their specific needs.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2733/all-info