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To amend GEAR UP to require that schools receiving funding under the program provide students with access to academic and mental health counseling services, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-415| House 
| Updated: 1/10/2017
Brenda L. Lawrence

Brenda L. Lawrence

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
GEAR UP for Counseling This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase requirements for grant recipients under the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). Specifically, it requires state and partnership GEAR UP grantees to also provide academic and mental health counseling services to participating students. The bill reauthorizes GEAR UP for FY2018-FY2023.
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Timeline
Jan 10, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • January 10, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 10, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Educational guidanceEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationHigher educationMental health

To amend GEAR UP to require that schools receiving funding under the program provide students with access to academic and mental health counseling services, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-415| House 
| Updated: 1/10/2017
GEAR UP for Counseling This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase requirements for grant recipients under the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). Specifically, it requires state and partnership GEAR UP grantees to also provide academic and mental health counseling services to participating students. The bill reauthorizes GEAR UP for FY2018-FY2023.
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Timeline
Jan 10, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • January 10, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 10, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Brenda L. Lawrence

Brenda L. Lawrence

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Educational guidanceEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationHigher educationMental health