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College for All Act of 2023
3/14/2024, 5:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 1963
The College for All Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1963, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of making higher education more accessible and affordable for all Americans. The bill aims to eliminate tuition and fees at public colleges and universities for families earning up to $125,000 per year, as well as making community college tuition-free for all students.
In addition to making college more affordable, the College for All Act of 2023 also includes provisions to increase funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions, as well as investing in programs to support students from low-income backgrounds and students with disabilities.
The bill also addresses student loan debt by allowing borrowers to refinance their loans at lower interest rates and expanding loan forgiveness programs for public service workers. It also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in higher education institutions, such as requiring colleges to disclose information on graduation rates, job placement rates, and student loan default rates. Overall, the College for All Act of 2023 aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable for all Americans, while also addressing issues related to student loan debt and increasing support for minority and low-income students.
In addition to making college more affordable, the College for All Act of 2023 also includes provisions to increase funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions, as well as investing in programs to support students from low-income backgrounds and students with disabilities.
The bill also addresses student loan debt by allowing borrowers to refinance their loans at lower interest rates and expanding loan forgiveness programs for public service workers. It also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in higher education institutions, such as requiring colleges to disclose information on graduation rates, job placement rates, and student loan default rates. Overall, the College for All Act of 2023 aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable for all Americans, while also addressing issues related to student loan debt and increasing support for minority and low-income students.
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Current Status of Bill S 1963
Bill S 1963 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2023. Bill S 1963 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 14, 2023. Bill S 1963's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1963
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
1Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
20Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1963
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1963
College for All Act of 2023
College for All Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure College for All.
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