GEAR UP for Counseling
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 27, 2015)
GEAR UP for Counseling
This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase requirements for grant recipients under the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP).
Specifically, it requires state and partnership GEAR UP grantees to also provide academic and mental health counseling services to participating students.
The bill reauthorizes GEAR UP for FY2017-FY2022.
What just happenedMar 23, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 27, 2015
- Mar 23, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcomittee - Oct 27, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Oct 27, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House