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H.R.2563: Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced May 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 7, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 7, 2019
Bill Summary
Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2019 This bill removes drug conviction questions from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It also requires the Department of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education to remove criminal and juvenile justice questions from their admission applications.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 7, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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May 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Cedric Richmond (D-La.) |