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A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes.
9/26/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 5191
Bill 118 s 5191, also known as the "Degree Attainment Grant Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to provide grants to states in order to support initiatives at institutions of higher education that are focused on increasing the number of students who successfully complete their degrees. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving degree attainment rates.
The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of low degree attainment rates in the United States by providing financial assistance to states to implement programs and strategies that will help more students complete their degrees. By awarding grants to states, the bill aims to incentivize and support efforts to improve degree completion rates at colleges and universities across the country.
In addition to providing funding for states to support degree attainment initiatives, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes that are aimed at improving the overall higher education system in the United States. These provisions may include measures to increase access to higher education, improve the quality of education provided at institutions of higher learning, and address other challenges facing the higher education sector. Overall, Bill 118 s 5191 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of low degree attainment rates in the United States by providing financial support to states for initiatives aimed at increasing the number of students who successfully complete their degrees. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving the higher education system as a whole.
The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of low degree attainment rates in the United States by providing financial assistance to states to implement programs and strategies that will help more students complete their degrees. By awarding grants to states, the bill aims to incentivize and support efforts to improve degree completion rates at colleges and universities across the country.
In addition to providing funding for states to support degree attainment initiatives, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes that are aimed at improving the overall higher education system in the United States. These provisions may include measures to increase access to higher education, improve the quality of education provided at institutions of higher learning, and address other challenges facing the higher education sector. Overall, Bill 118 s 5191 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of low degree attainment rates in the United States by providing financial support to states for initiatives aimed at increasing the number of students who successfully complete their degrees. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving the higher education system as a whole.
Current Status of Bill S 5191
Bill S 5191 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill S 5191 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 25, 2024. Bill S 5191's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 25, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5191
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5191
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5191
A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes.
A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5191
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