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A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless and foster care youth.
5/8/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4270
Bill 118 s 4270, also known as the "Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act," aims to make the financial aid process easier for homeless and foster care youth. The bill seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to provide more support and resources for these vulnerable populations.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions to streamline the financial aid application process for homeless and foster care youth, making it easier for them to access the financial assistance they need to pursue higher education. It also aims to increase awareness and outreach efforts to ensure that these youth are aware of the resources available to them.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to provide additional support services for homeless and foster care youth, such as counseling and academic support, to help them succeed in college. It also includes provisions to improve data collection and reporting on the educational outcomes of these populations, in order to better understand and address their unique needs. Overall, Bill 118 s 4270 is a bipartisan effort to improve access to higher education for homeless and foster care youth, recognizing the challenges they face and seeking to provide them with the support they need to succeed.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions to streamline the financial aid application process for homeless and foster care youth, making it easier for them to access the financial assistance they need to pursue higher education. It also aims to increase awareness and outreach efforts to ensure that these youth are aware of the resources available to them.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to provide additional support services for homeless and foster care youth, such as counseling and academic support, to help them succeed in college. It also includes provisions to improve data collection and reporting on the educational outcomes of these populations, in order to better understand and address their unique needs. Overall, Bill 118 s 4270 is a bipartisan effort to improve access to higher education for homeless and foster care youth, recognizing the challenges they face and seeking to provide them with the support they need to succeed.
Current Status of Bill S 4270
Bill S 4270 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2024. Bill S 4270 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 7, 2024. Bill S 4270's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 7, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4270
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4270
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4270
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless and foster care youth.
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless and foster care youth.
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