House Bill 5850
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Puerto Rico Higher Education Disaster Relief Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5850
Congress
115
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Puerto Rico Higher Education Disaster Relief Act
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to waive the 90-10 rule through FY2020 for proprietary (i.e., for-profit) institutions of higher education impacted by Hurricane Irma or Maria. Under the 90-10 rule, such institutions must derive at least 10% of their revenue from nonfederal sources or risk becoming ineligible for federal financial aid.
May 16, 2018
05/16/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
05/16/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:29 PM