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S.1716: America's College Promise Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced July 8, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 8, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
America's College Promise Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to states and Indian tribes to waive tuition and fees at community colleges. To receive a grant, states and Indian tribes must agree to waive tuition and fees at all their community colleges and for all eligible students. An eligible student is a first-time student who: (1) qualifies for resident tuition; (2) enrolls at least half-time;...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| July 8, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) |