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Introduced
09/12/2017
09/12/2017
In Committee
09/12/2017
09/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act, aims to improve the financial aid process and access to higher education for homeless children and youth, as well as foster care children and youth. Key provisions include: streamlining the process for determining independent student status for these students, requiring institutions to designate a single point of contact to assist them, expanding services and outreach through federal TRIO programs, and ensuring in-state tuition rates for homeless and foster care students at public institutions. The bill also seeks to improve data collection and transparency around the number of financial aid applicants who are homeless or in foster care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 09/12/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1795/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1795/BILLS-115s1795is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1795/BILLS-115s1795is.pdf.pdf |
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