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S.1650: Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced May 23, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 23, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 23, 2019
Bill Summary
Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Education to provide formula grants to states for activities to improve college access, retention, and completion rates for foster and homeless youth. States that receive such grants must award subgrants to institutions of higher education to carry out these activities in partnership with child welfare agencies and organizations serving homeless youth.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 23, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |