Senate Bill Would Make Community College Free, Double Pell Grants to $14,790
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
The student success grants specifically identify 'student parents' as a priority population for improved outcomes. Pregnant students and student parents would benefit from enhanced support services, advising, case management, and emergency financial aid designed to help them stay in school and complete their degrees.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Pramila Jayapal introduced legislation to make public colleges tuition-free for 95% of students. The bill doubles the maximum Pell Grant to $14,790, expands eligibility to DACA students, and creates a $10 billion grant program for underfunded public institutions.

Sen. Bernie Sanders' new legislation aims to transform higher education by making public colleges tuition-free for working families. The bill includes a federal-state cost-sharing model and requires participating states to ensure at least 75% of classes are taught by tenured faculty.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
College for All Act of 2025
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