HR 4931 · 118th Congress · Education

Pell Grant Flexibility Act

Introduced 2023-07-26· Sponsored by Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]· 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 House Committee on Education and the Workforce.(2023-07-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Pell Grant Flexibility Act This bill changes certain requirements relating to the Federal Pell Grant program for students with disabilities. Currently, Pell Grant awards are based on enrollment status and a student must attend an institution of higher education (IHE) on a full-time basis in order to receive the maximum award amount. This bill provides an exception for a student with a disability who takes a reduced course load (as determined appropriate by the student's IHE). Specifically, the bill deems such a student as enrolled on a full-time basis for purposes of calculating the amount of the student's Pell Grant.  …

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Cosponsors (9)

6 Democrats3 Republicans