H.R. 451 · 110th Congress
Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rubén Hinojosa
- Introduced
- 2007-01-12
- Latest action
- 2007-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Summary
Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise requirements for Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) under title V (Developing Institutions).
Establishes a program of competitive grants to eligible HSIs that offer postbaccalaureate certifications or degrees (part B grants). Limits a part B grant award's duration to not more than five years. Prohibits the Secretary of Education from awarding more than one part B grant to an HSI in any one fiscal year.
Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the current part A program of grants to HSIs that offer baccalaureate degrees or are junior or community colleges; and (2) the new part B program of grants to HSIs that offer postbaccalaureate certifications or degrees.