S-2598 : Still Just a Bill

Debt-Free College Act of 2018

This bill requires the Department of Education to: (1) award grants for state-federal partnerships that provide debt-free college for students at certain institutions of higher education, and (2) allow federal financial aid for higher education to be given to dreamer students (students who entered the country when they were under the age of 16 and who meet certain educational criteria) or students convicted for the possession or sale of illegal drugs.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-03-22IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2018-03-22IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Education
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  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Appropriations
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Education of the disadvantaged
  • Education programs funding
  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Government information and archives
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Higher education
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Minority education
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Educational guidance
  • Department of Education

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