HR-2490 : Still Just a Bill

Working Students Act

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify the income protection allowance levels used to calculate a student's expected family contribution and need for financial assistance. (An income protection allowance is an amount for basic living expenses that is protected from being considered income available for postsecondary educational expenses.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-05-17IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.House floor actions
2017-05-17IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
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Policy Area :

Education
See Subjects
  • Higher education
  • Student aid and college costs

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