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S.1155: Working Students Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 17, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 17, 2017
Bill Summary
Working Students Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify the income protection allowance levels used to calculate a student's expected family contribution and need for financial assistance. (An income protection allowance is an amount for basic living expenses that is protected from being considered income available for postsecondary educational expenses.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 17, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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May 17, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) |