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HR 451 110th Congress House

Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act

Official title: To expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 12, 2007 See on congress.gov
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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
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 Latest action May 9, 2007

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

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 12
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Carson, André
Indiana · May 22, 2008
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · May 15, 2007
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · May 3, 2007
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Jan 22, 2007
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jan 22, 2007
 D
Costa, Jim
California · Jan 12, 2007
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Jan 12, 2007
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jan 12, 2007
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jan 12, 2007
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jan 12, 2007
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jan 12, 2007
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jan 12, 2007
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