HR 451 · 110th Congress · Education

Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act

Introduced 2007-01-12· Sponsored by Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.(2007-05-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise requirements for Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) under title V (Developing Institutions). Establishes a program of competitive grants to eligible HSIs that offer postbaccalaureate certifications or degrees (part B grants). Limits a part B grant award's duration to not more than five years. Prohibits the Secretary of Education from awarding more than one part B grant to an HSI in any one fiscal year. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the current part A program of grants to HSIs that offer baccalaureate degrees or are junior or community colleges; and (2) the new part B program of grants to HSIs that offer postbaccalaureate certifications or degrees.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican