REAL Act of 2015
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 21, 2015)
Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2015 or the REAL Act of 2015
This bill amends title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate the provision that prohibits Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution and for sex offenders subject to civil commitment following incarceration.
This amendment takes effect in academic year 2015-2016.
What just happenedNov 16, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 21, 2015
- Nov 16, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcomittee - May 21, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education and the Workforce Committee - May 21, 2015IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E776)
- May 21, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 21, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House