Community and Technical College Investment Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:57:38Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3028 Community and Technical College Investment Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3028

Bill 118 hr 3028, also known as the Community and Technical College Investment Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase funding and support for community and technical colleges across the country.

The bill proposes several key provisions, including:

1. Increasing federal funding for community and technical colleges to help them expand their programs and services. 2. Providing grants to these institutions to help them improve their facilities and technology. 3. Creating partnerships between community and technical colleges and local businesses to help students gain real-world experience and job opportunities. 4. Increasing access to financial aid for students attending these colleges, making higher education more affordable for all. Overall, the Community and Technical College Investment Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the role of community and technical colleges in the US education system and provide more opportunities for students to gain valuable skills and training for the workforce. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help address the skills gap in the labor market and boost economic growth.

Congressional Summary of HR 3028

Community and Technical College Investment Act of 2023

This bill establishes four grant programs, including a tuition-free community college grant program, to expand access to higher education.

Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education to establish

a grant program to facilitate tuition-free community college for all eligible students,
a grant program to provide institutional capacity and wraparound service support with respect to the implementation of tuition-free community college,
a grant program to provide emergency aid subgrants to eligible students enrolled at public institutions of higher education, and
a grant program to provide technical assistance to states applying for any of these grants.

Current Status of Bill HR 3028

Bill HR 3028 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2023. Bill HR 3028 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2023. Bill HR 3028's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of April 28, 2023