Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment Act of 2022

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T23:48:36Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4068 Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 11:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4068

Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment Act of 2022

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 4068

Bill S 4068 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 7, 2022. Bill S 4068 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 7, 2022. Bill S 4068's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2096-2097) as of April 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4068

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4068

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4068

Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment Act of 2022

A bill to promote and support collaboration between Hispanic-serving institutions and local educational agencies with high enrollments of Hispanic or Latino students, and for other purposes.