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S 565 110th Congress Senate

Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act

Official title: A bill to expand and enhance postbaccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 13, 2007 See on congress.gov
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Feb 13, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1911)
Feb 13, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1910-1911)
Feb 13, 2007
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 Latest action February 13, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1911)

 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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Cornyn, John
Texas · Feb 13, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 565: Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-565/
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