H.R. 3948 · 108th Congress
GEAR UP & GO Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Chaka Fattah
- Introduced
- 2004-03-11
- Latest action
- 2004-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Summary
GEAR UP & GO Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise specified requirements for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) to facilitate the transition of low-income high school students into postsecondary education.
Authorizes the Secretary of Education to carry out a GEAR UP & GO program to provide low-income high school students participating in GEAR UP partnerships or State programs opportunities for dual/concurrent enrollment in college courses while still enrolled in high school. Provides that students in such program: (1) shall not be required to apply for admission to the institution of higher education; and (2) may receive college credit.