HBCU PARTNERS Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 461 HBCU PARTNERS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 4:02 PM

Congressional Summary of S 461

HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act or the HBCU PARTNERS Act

This bill addresses the capacity of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to participate in federal programs. Specifically, the bill requires certain agencies to submit annual plans for strengthening the capacity of HBCUs to participate in federal programs. Among other things, the plans must establish how the agencies intend to increase the capacity of HBCUs to compete effectively for grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.

The agencies must provide technical assistance and information to the White House Initiative on HBCUs to enhance communication with HBCUs concerning their program activities and initiatives as well as applications for grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.

In addition, the bill provides statutory authority for the President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs.

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Current Status of Bill S 461

Bill S 461 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2019. Bill S 461 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2019. Bill S 461's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-270. as of December 31, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 461

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 461

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Education

- Education programs funding

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Higher education

- Minority education

- Public-private cooperation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 461

HBCU PARTNERS Act

HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act

HBCU PARTNERS Act

HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act

HBCU PARTNERS Act

HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act

HBCU PARTNERS Act

A bill to strengthen the capacity and competitiveness of historically Black colleges and universities through robust public-sector, private-sector, and community partnerships and engagement, and for other purposes.

HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act