House
Mar 23, 2016To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the suspension of eligibility for grants, loans, and work assistance for drug-related offenses.
Summary
Official
Stopping Unfair Collateral Consequences from Ending Student Success Act or the SUCCESS Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify federal student aid eligibility criteria. Specifically, the legislation repeals a provision that suspends a student's federal student aid eligibility for a one-year, two-year, or indefinite period following that student's first, second, or third drug offense.
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Introduced(11/16/15)
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Passed
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Passed
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Cosponsors (2)
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Mar 23, 2016