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Introduced
01/04/2017
01/04/2017
In Committee
01/04/2017
01/04/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
REAL Act of 2017 Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2017 This bill amends title IV (Student Aid) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate the provision that prohibits Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution and for sex offenders subject to civil commitment following incarceration.
AI Summary
This bill, the Restoring Education And Learning (REAL) Act of 2017, aims to reinstate federal Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in federal and state penal institutions, including those subject to civil commitment following incarceration. Specifically, it amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate the provision that prohibited Pell Grant eligibility for these individuals. The changes introduced by this bill would be effective starting the 2017-2018 academic year and every year thereafter.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Danny Davis (D)*,
Steve Cohen (D),
Rosa DeLauro (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Cedric Richmond (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 01/04/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/254/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr254/BILLS-115hr254ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr254/BILLS-115hr254ih.pdf.pdf |
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