To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to support early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The Jumpstart on College Act authorizes \ million per year for six years to establish and expand early college high school and dual enrollment programs where students can earn postsecondary credits or credentials while still in high school. It creates two grant tracks: competitive grants to partnerships of colleges and school districts (40% of funds, up to \ million per grant), and competitive grants to states (55% of funds) for statewide strategy development. The remaining 5% supports federal evaluation and technical assistance.
Who Benefits and How
Low-income students and underrepresented populations benefit through tuition-free postsecondary coursework and support services while in high school. Institutions of higher education (both 2-year and 4-year) receive grant funding and increased enrollment. Local school districts gain resources for college-readiness programs. Secondary school teachers can receive funding to obtain credentials needed to teach college-level courses. Employers and workforce development organizations benefit through work-based learning partnerships.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers bear the cost of \ million annually for 6 years. Grant recipients must provide matching funds that escalate from 20% in years 1-2 to 50% in year 6, creating increasing financial obligations for colleges and school districts. States must provide 50% matching funds each year. Grantees must comply with annual reporting requirements on student outcomes disaggregated by demographic categories.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes \ million/year for 6 years, split between entity grants (40%), state grants (55%), and national activities (5%)
- Entity grants up to \ million for 6-year periods, with escalating matching requirements (20-50%)
- Students cannot be charged tuition or fees for postsecondary courses under the program
- Priority given to programs serving 51%+ low-income students and schools identified for improvement
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Authorizes $250 million annually for 6 years to expand early college high schools and dual/concurrent enrollment programs through competitive grants to eligible entities and states, with the goal of increasing postsecondary credential completion rates, especially for low-income and underrepresented students.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Workforce Development
Primary Purpose
Authorizes $250 million annually for 6 years to expand early college high schools and dual/concurrent enrollment programs through competitive grants to eligible entities and states, with the goal of increasing postsecondary credential completion rates, especially for low-income and underrepresented students.
Policy Domains
Jumpstart on College Act
Identified Gains
- Low-income and underrepresented students
- Institutions of higher education (2-year and 4-year)
- Local educational agencies and school districts
- Secondary school teachers seeking postsecondary credentials
Identified Costs
- Federal taxpayers
- Grant recipients (matching fund requirements)
- States (50% matching requirement)
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Markey (for himself and Mr. Durbin) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Early college and dual enrollment programs statewide, Grant recipients (states and eligible entities), Institutions of higher education (2-year and 4-year)
Positive-direction: Early college and dual enrollment programs statewide, Institutions of higher education (2-year and 4-year), Institutions of higher education partnered with school districts, Local educational agencies and school districts, Low-income and underrepresented high school students, Low-income and underrepresented students, Schools hosting early college programs (graduation rate metrics), Secondary school teachers seeking postsecondary credentials, Teachers and school employees under collective bargaining agreements
Negative-direction: Grant recipients (states and eligible entities)
State education agencies, States (matching fund obligation)
Positive-direction: State education agencies
Negative-direction: States (matching fund obligation)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Education
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
An institution of higher education in partnership with one or more local educational agencies (which may be an educational service agency). Partnership may include nonprofits, businesses, and schools in juvenile detention centers.
A student counted under section 1124(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
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