Bills · S 1347
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1347Education
Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2025
INTRO APR 8· LAST ACTION APR 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a major concern for many American families: the rising cost of college. By expanding access to programs that allow high school students to earn college credits for free or at a reduced cost, it could significantly lower the overall expense of a college education. This could make higher education more achievable for students who might otherwise be unable to afford it.
If this bill becomes law, more students could graduate high school with a head start on college, potentially reducing the time and money needed for a degree. This could lead to a more educated workforce and greater economic opportunity, especially for underserved communities. If it doesn't become law, the availability of these programs might remain limited, and many students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, could miss out on a valuable opportunity to make college more affordable and accessible.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to colleges and universities that partner with local high schools to offer dual or concurrent enrollment programs or early college high school programs.
This establishes the core funding mechanism for expanding these programs, allowing institutions to receive federal support.
PROVISION 02
Prioritizes grants for programs serving students from low-income families, students attending rural schools, or first-generation college students.
This ensures the program targets resources to the students who may benefit most from reduced college costs and increased access.
PROVISION 03
Allows grant funds to be used for tuition, fees, books, instructional materials, and up to 20% for transportation costs, ensuring students do not have to pay for postsecondary courses.
This directly addresses the affordability barrier, removing financial obstacles for students participating in these programs.
PROVISION 04
Requires colleges receiving grants to conduct independent evaluations and submit reports on program effectiveness, including student enrollment and transfer of earned postsecondary credits.
This provision ensures accountability and provides data to assess whether the programs are effectively achieving their goals.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
84
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 8
Introduced in Senate
APR 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1347
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 8, 2025
Last actionApr 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025
Senate BillS 1347Education
Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
2
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