Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 23, 2015)
Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act
This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Department of Education to provide for the use of tax information from the second preceding tax year (the "prior, prior year") to determine a student's financial aid eligibility. It requires data sharing between the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Education, pursuant to taxpayer consent.
What just happenedNov 16, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 23, 2015
- Nov 16, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcomittee - Jul 23, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Jul 23, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 23, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House