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Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6669

Bill 117 HR 6669, also known as the Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2022, aims to provide support and resources for students in foster care who are pursuing higher education. The bill recognizes the unique challenges that students in foster care face when trying to access and succeed in higher education, and seeks to address these challenges through a variety of measures.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to students in foster care who are pursuing postsecondary education. This grant program would help cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with attending college or vocational school. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that students in foster care have access to the support services they need to succeed in higher education, such as academic advising, counseling, and housing assistance.

The Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2022 also includes measures to improve data collection and reporting on the educational outcomes of students in foster care. By collecting and analyzing data on the academic performance and graduation rates of students in foster care, policymakers and educators will be better equipped to identify and address the barriers that these students face in pursuing higher education. Overall, the Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2022 is aimed at improving access to and success in higher education for students in foster care. By providing financial assistance, support services, and improved data collection, the bill seeks to ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve their educational goals, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Congressional Summary of HR 6669

Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Education to provide formula grants to states for activities to improve college access, retention, and completion rates for foster and homeless youth. States that receive such grants must award subgrants to institutions of higher education to carry out these activities in partnership with child welfare agencies and organizations serving homeless youth.

Current Status of Bill HR 6669

Bill HR 6669 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2022. Bill HR 6669 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2022.  Bill HR 6669's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of February 9, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6669

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6669

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6669

Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2022
Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2022
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth, and for other purposes.

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