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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2733

Pell Grant Flexibility Act

Pell Grant Flexibility for Students with Disabilities

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. It is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss the proposal. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Could go either way

The bill has support from both parties, which is a good sign. However, it was just introduced and needs to pass through committee before it can be voted on by the full House.

Key Points

  • This bill allows college students with disabilities to receive full Pell Grant funding even if they cannot take a full schedule of classes. It aims to make higher education more affordable for those who need more time to complete their degrees.
  • To qualify for the full grant amount, a student's college must confirm that a smaller course load is appropriate for them. The student must still take at least five credits or the amount the school recommends.
  • Under current rules, Pell Grant amounts are often reduced for students who are not enrolled full-time. This change ensures that disabled students have enough money for tuition and books while managing their health or accessibility needs.
  • The bill does not extend the total lifetime limit for Pell Grants, which is usually 12 semesters. It only changes the calculation for individual semesters to provide more financial support per term.

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Milestones

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Apr 8, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Apr 8, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Pell Grant Flexibility Act

Bill NumberHR 2733
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Sponsor

Cosponsors

(2)
D: 1R: 1

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