Search Results: keywords:"student parents"

  • S. 5033 — To amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:3,922

    S. 5033 aims to update the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965. This bill seeks to provide grants to higher education institutions to help eligible student parents access affordable child care services. Grants range from...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5033 is a plan to help college students who have kids by giving money to schools so they can make child care less expensive. The schools will get different amounts of money, and they need to use it in a way that helps everyone, especially those who might need extra help.

  • 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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    Status:Introduced in House
    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...

    Simple Explanation

    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. RES. 839 — Designating September 2024 as National Student Parent Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:120

    The resolution, S. RES. 839, designates September 2024 as "National Student Parent Month." It acknowledges the significant contributions of student parents, who make up about 20% of the college student population, many of whom are women and single parents. The resolution...

    Simple Explanation

    In September 2024, they want to have a special month called "National Student Parent Month" to say "thank you" and celebrate all the parents who go to school to learn, even when it's very hard because they also take care of their kids.

  • H. R. 9559 — To amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,875

    H.R. 9559 aims to amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill focuses on supporting student parents by providing them with access to affordable child care services, particularly on college campuses. It allows...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9559 is a plan to help student parents by giving colleges money to offer cheaper child care so parents can study, but it needs better guidelines to make sure the money is used wisely and fairly.