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A bill to expand and enhance postbaccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions, and for other purposes.

2/13/2007--Introduced.

Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise requirements for Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) under title V (Developing Institutions).

Establishes a program of competitive grants to eligible HSIs that offer postbaccalaureate certifications or degrees (part B grants). Limits a part B grant award's duration to not more than five years. Prohibits the Secretary of Education from awarding more than one part B grant to an HSI in any one fiscal year.

Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the current part A program of grants to HSIs that offer baccalaureate degrees or are junior or community colleges; and (2) the new part B program of grants to HSIs that offer postbaccalaureate certifications or degrees.

Latest Actions
  • 02/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1910-1911)
  • 02/13/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1911)
  • 02/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1910-1911)
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.565 Introduced in Senate08/31/2007