Educational Award Parity Act

House Bill 6251 - Educational Award Parity Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T01:25:37Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6251 Educational Award Parity Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 1:25 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6251

Educational Award Parity Act

This bill allows AmeriCorps members who are 55 years of age or older and served in any program, including the National Civilian Community Corps or Volunteers in Service to America, to transfer their national service educational award to a family member. Currently, only members who served in AmeriCorps State and National may transfer such an award.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6251

Bill HR 6251 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6251 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6251's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6251

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6251

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Family relationships

- Higher education

- National and community service

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

- Student aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6251

Educational Award Parity Act

To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to allow participants in specified service positions to transfer national service educational awards to family members.

Educational Award Parity Act