Community College Student Success Act of 2021

Senate Bill 2237 - Community College Student Success Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2237 Community College Student Success Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2237

Community College Student Success Act of 2021

This bill establishes two grant programs for public two-year institutions of higher education (IHEs) to plan and implement programs that are designed to increase the rate at which their students graduate, the rate at which their students transfer to a four-year IHE, and the number of credits that students apply to a degree in their major.

Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education to establish (1) a community college student success grant program, and (2) a part-time community college student success grant program. Under both programs, grant recipients may use grant funds for certain activities, including to establish career development services, expand tutoring and academic support services, and provide financial support for students.

The Institute of Education Sciences must enter into a contract with an independent evaluator to evaluate these grant programs.

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Current Status of Bill S 2237

Bill S 2237 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2237 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021. Bill S 2237's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2237

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2237

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Academic performance and assessments

- Congressional oversight

- Education of the disadvantaged

- Education programs funding

- Educational guidance

- Food assistance and relief

- Government information and archives

- Higher education

- Minority education

- Poverty and welfare assistance

- Student aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2237

A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish and carry out two grant programs to make grants to eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide comprehensive support services and resources designed to increase graduation rates and transfer rates to 4-year institutions at community colleges, and for other purposes.

Community College Student Success Act of 2021