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S.943: College Equity Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 28, 2019
Bill Summary
College Equity Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish grant programs for reviewing and addressing inequities in student recruitment, admissions, and support at institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, ED must award grants to IHEs to conduct equity audits that review IHEs' policies, practices, and resources (e.g., admission policies, financial aid, and faculty diversity) to identify areas...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) |