REAL Act of 2016
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 29, 2016)
Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2016 or the REAL Act of 2016
This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) 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 2016-2017.
What just happenedJun 29, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 29, 2016
- Jun 29, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Jun 29, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate