Bill117th CongressFiled Nov 9, 2021Education
H.R. 5926
Pell Grant Modernization Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 9, 2021)
Pell Grant Modernization Act
This bill revises eligibility requirements under the Federal Pell Grant Program.
Specifically, the bill reduces from 12 to 10 the total number of semesters during which a student may receive a Pell Grant.
In addition, the bill increases the number of credits that a student must complete each semester in order to be considered a full-time student.
What just happenedNov 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6](R-WI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseNov 9, 2021
- Nov 9, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Introduced in House