REAL Act of 2015

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Bill Number

HR 2521

Introduced

May 21, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Correctional facilities and imprisonment Education Education programs funding Higher education Sex offenses Student aid and college costs

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Summary

Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2015 or the REAL Act of 2015

This bill amends title IV 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 2015-2016.

Actions

Nov 16, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
May 21, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 21, 2015

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E776)
May 21, 2015

Introduced in House

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