To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

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Bill Number

HR 333

Introduced

Jan 8, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

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Topics

Asian American ethnic groups Building construction Community and school Curricula Economics and Public Finance Education Education of the disadvantaged Educational counseling Educational facilities Federal aid to education Higher education Minorities Minority education Pacific Islanders School buildings School libraries Social Welfare Teacher education Teaching materials

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Summary

Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 title III part A (Strengthening Institutions) to direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants and related assistance to certain institutions of higher education for activities to improve their capacity to serve students who are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Gives priority to eligible institutions with a significant percentage of enrollment made up of such students who are low-income individuals.

Actions

Feb 21, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Jan 8, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jan 8, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E52)
Jan 8, 2003

Introduced in House

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