S. 725 · 109th Congress
A bill to improve the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Christopher Dodd
- Introduced
- 2005-04-06
- Latest action
- 2005-04-06 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise requirements for the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program of campus-based child care.
Increases the minimum CCAMPIS grant to an institution of higher education from $10,000 to $30,000.
Expands eligibility to participate in CCAMPIS to graduate and professional students, international students, and students from families with certain low-incomes that do not qualify for Federal Pell Grants (as well as, currently, students eligible for Pell Grants).
Extends and increases the amount of the authorization of appropriations for CCAMPIS.