HR 4931 · 118th Congress · Education
Pell Grant Flexibility Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.(2023-07-26)
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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