To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates program eligibility for Workforce Pell grants Section 481(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, creates data collection and dissemination related to Workforce Pell Section 131 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, and creates workforce Pell Grants Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. It relies on grants, compliance mandates, definition changes, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Education, Finance, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could see lower costs and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates program eligibility for Workforce Pell grants Section 481(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
- Creates data collection and dissemination related to Workforce Pell Section 131 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
- Creates workforce Pell Grants Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
- Creates accrediting agency determination of eligibility requirements for the Workforce Pell Grants program Section 496(a)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
- Creates orderly implementation of Workforce Pell Grant program.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates program eligibility for Workforce Pell grants Section 481(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, creates data collection and dissemination related to Workforce Pell Section 131 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, and creates workforce Pell Grants Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Finance, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill creates program eligibility for Workforce Pell grants Section 481(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, creates data collection and dissemination related to Workforce Pell Section 131 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, and creates workforce Pell Grants Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Stefanik (for herself, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Banks, Mrs. Hinson, …
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