H.R. 2616 · 109th Congress
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- David Wu
- Introduced
- 2005-05-24
- Latest action
- 2005-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
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.