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College Fire Prevention Act

Introduced: April 3, 2003 See on congress.gov

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Became law

May 2, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Apr 3, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Apr 3, 2003

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

College Fire Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to make competitive demonstration grants to private or public colleges or universities, fraternities, or sororities for up to half the cost of installing fire sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention technologies, in student housing and dormitories owned or controlled by such entities.

Requires grant priority to be given eligible entities that demonstrate the greatest financial need.

Reserves the following portions of grant funds made available for each fiscal year: (1) at least ten percent for eligible entities that are historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities; and (2) at least ten percent for eligible entities that are social fraternities and sororities.

Provides that any application for assistance under this Act, any negative determination on the part of the Secretary with respect to such application, or any statement of reasons for the determination, shall not be admissible as evidence in any proceeding of any court, agency, board, or other entity (except a proceeding to enforce an agreement entered into between the Secretary and an eligible entity under this Act).

What's happening now May 2, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

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