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A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
5/22/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4379
Bill 118 s 4379, also known as the "Higher Education Act Amendment for Students with Disabilities Act," aims to make changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to better support students with disabilities. The bill specifically focuses on altering grant requirements for these students.
One of the key provisions of the bill is to expand the eligibility criteria for certain grants to include students with disabilities. This would allow more students with disabilities to access financial assistance for their higher education pursuits. Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the application process for these grants, making it easier for students with disabilities to apply and receive the support they need.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to ensure that students with disabilities have access to the necessary accommodations and support services in order to succeed in their academic endeavors. This includes ensuring that colleges and universities have the resources and infrastructure in place to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities. Overall, the "Higher Education Act Amendment for Students with Disabilities Act" aims to level the playing field for students with disabilities in higher education, ensuring that they have equal access to the opportunities and support they need to succeed.
One of the key provisions of the bill is to expand the eligibility criteria for certain grants to include students with disabilities. This would allow more students with disabilities to access financial assistance for their higher education pursuits. Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the application process for these grants, making it easier for students with disabilities to apply and receive the support they need.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to ensure that students with disabilities have access to the necessary accommodations and support services in order to succeed in their academic endeavors. This includes ensuring that colleges and universities have the resources and infrastructure in place to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities. Overall, the "Higher Education Act Amendment for Students with Disabilities Act" aims to level the playing field for students with disabilities in higher education, ensuring that they have equal access to the opportunities and support they need to succeed.
Current Status of Bill S 4379
Bill S 4379 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2024. Bill S 4379 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 21, 2024. Bill S 4379's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 21, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4379
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4379
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4379
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4379
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