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Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act

Introduced: January 12, 2007 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

May 9, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Jan 12, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Jan 12, 2007

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise requirements for Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) under title V (Developing Institutions).

Establishes a program of competitive grants to eligible HSIs that offer postbaccalaureate certifications or degrees (part B grants). Limits a part B grant award's duration to not more than five years. Prohibits the Secretary of Education from awarding more than one part B grant to an HSI in any one fiscal year.

Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the current part A program of grants to HSIs that offer baccalaureate degrees or are junior or community colleges; and (2) the new part B program of grants to HSIs that offer postbaccalaureate certifications or degrees.

What's happening now May 9, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

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