House Bill 1571
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Debt-Free College Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 6, 2019
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The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
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1571
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116
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Education
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Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
Mark Pocan
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Debt-Free College Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Education to (1) award grants for state-federal partnerships with a goal of providing debt-free college for students at in-state public institutions of higher education, and (2) award grants to provide debt-free college for students at historically black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions, and (3) allow grants for financial aid for dreamer students (students who entered the United States before the age of 16 and who meet certain educational criteria). It also repeals the suspension of eligibility for financial aid for students convicted of the possession or sale of illegal drugs.
March 6, 2019
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03/06/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
03/06/2019
Introduced in House
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Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:17:25 PM