H.R. 8422

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Coronavirus College Access and Completion Emergency Relief Act

Introduced 9/29/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

9/29/2020 • House

Summary

Coronavirus College Access and Completion Emergency Relief Act

This bill provides additional appropriations to the Department of Education for TRIO programs. (These outreach and student services programs identify and provide services to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.)

The bill provides the funding to (1) expand program capacity to serve more low-income, first-generation students, students with disabilities, veterans, unemployed adults, and other qualified individuals; and (2) provide such students with technology support.

Introduced in House • 9/29/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Education

Academic performance and assessmentsAppropriationsComputers and information technologyDepartment of EducationEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingEducational guidanceEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationExecutive agency funding and structureHigher educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaStudent aid and college costsUnemploymentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation