S-1650 : Still Just a Bill


Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Education to provide formula grants to states for activities to improve college access, retention, and completion rates for foster and homeless youth. States that receive such grants must award subgrants to institutions of higher education to carry out these activities in partnership with child welfare agencies and organizations serving homeless youth.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-23IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-05-23IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Education
Related Subjects
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Education programs funding
  • Higher education
  • Homelessness and emergency shelter
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Student aid and college costs
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