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H.R.3252: Second Chance for Students Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 14, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 14, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 14, 2017
Bill Summary
Second Chance for Students Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify federal student aid eligibility for a student who is convicted of a drug offense involving marijuana possession. Under current law, a drug offense conviction involving the sale or possession of a controlled substance triggers a suspension of federal student aid eligibility for a specified period of time. This bill allows...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 14, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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July 14, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Foster (D-Ill.) |