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HR 5850119th CongressIn Committee
GRAD Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-Alabama)
Education
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit colleges from dropping students or altering their enrollment status when federal student aid is disrupted during government shutdowns caused by funding lapses, ensuring educational continuity for affected students.
Key Points
- 1Institutions of higher education must maintain student enrollment status despite federal aid interruptions resulting from government shutdowns.
- 2The requirement applies specifically to disruptions caused by lapses in congressional appropriations affecting Title IV student aid programs.
- 3Compliance becomes a mandatory condition for colleges to continue participating in federal student financial aid programs under Title IV.
Impact Areas
Students relying on federal financial aid for college enrollmentColleges and universities participating in Title IV aid programsFederal student aid administration during government shutdowns
Generated by legislative-analyst-pro on Nov 3, 2025