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Search Results: keywords:"pell grants"

H. R. 9005 — To ensure that Federal work-study funding is available for students enrolled in residency programs for teachers, principals, or school leaders, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,528
H.R. 9005 aims to make Federal work-study funding available to students in residency programs for teachers, principals, and school leaders. The bill recognizes the shortage of qualified teachers and the high cost of teacher turnover, particularly in underrepresented...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9005 is a plan to help students studying to become teachers, principals, or school leaders get money from a special program so they don't have to pay for it all themselves, especially if they don't have much money. It's like giving extra allowance to kids who want to learn and help others, but making sure it's fair and we don't spend more than we should.
H. R. 2543 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion of Pell Grants from gross income, and for other purposes.
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April 01, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:956
H.R. 2543, titled the "Tax-Free Pell Grant Act," proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude Pell Grants from taxable income. It also expands the American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits by allowing the inclusion of expenses for computer equipment and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2543 wants to make sure that people who get special school money called Pell Grants don't have to pay taxes on it, and it also wants to help with school costs like computers and daycare by giving more money back to families when they pay their taxes.
H. R. 8050 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support and strengthen outcomes for student parents through the provision of child care services, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,048
H.R. 8050, titled the "Supporting Parents in Education Act," proposes amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to help student parents in the United States by providing child care services. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to eligible colleges and...
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The "Supporting Parents in Education Act" is like giving schools money to help moms and dads who go to school by looking after their kids while they learn. The bill wants to make sure schools use the money well and be fair to both big and small schools.
S. 3952 — To increase rates of college completion and reduce college costs by accelerating time to degree, aligning secondary and postsecondary education, and improving postsecondary credit transfer.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,908
S. 3952 aims to make college more affordable and increase graduation rates in the United States. The bill introduces the "Fast Track To and Through College Act," which seeks to shorten the time needed to earn a college degree. It does this by aligning high school and college...
Simple Explanation
S. 3952 is a bill to help students finish college faster and save money. It wants to make high school and college classes match up better, let students earn college credits while still in high school, and make college transfer easier.
S. RES. 903 — Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2024, as National First-Generation College Celebration Day.
November 21, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:236
S. RES. 903 expresses support for making November 8, 2024, "National First-Generation College Celebration Day" to honor students whose parents did not complete a bachelor's degree. This date commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which aimed to increase...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 903 wants to make November 8th a special day called "National First-Generation College Celebration Day." This day would celebrate students who are the first in their families to go to college.

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