Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:02:08Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5469 Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:02 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5469

Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Education to (1) award grants to Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education (IHEs) to improve and expand innovative collaboration agreements between local educational agencies and IHEs to better serve Hispanic and Latino students, (2) provide technical assistance to such IHEs, and (3) contract with a third party to conduct an independent evaluation of grant activities.

Such grants must be used for specific activities, such as improving school-based and institutional practices to prepare students for postsecondary education and addressing nonacademic needs of students that are barriers to college enrollment.

Current Status of Bill HR 5469

Bill HR 5469 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2023. Bill HR 5469 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2023. Bill HR 5469's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of September 14, 2023