Access to Education and Training Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 9, 2013)
Access to Education and Training Act - Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow the Secretary of Education to award a student two Pell Grants during a single award year if the student is enrolled in an associate or baccalaureate degree or certificate program at an institution of higher education on at least a half-time basis for the equivalent of more than one academic year or more than two semesters during the Pell Grant award year.
Permits the total amount of Pell Grants awarded to such a student for the award year to exceed the maximum basic grant level specified in the appropriate appropriations Act for that award year.
What just happenedJul 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 9, 2013
- Jul 8, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
- May 9, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- May 9, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 9, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
- May 8, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2525)