College Access and Opportunity Act of 2006

Summary

College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to revise and reauthorize various programs. Revises the definition of institution of higher education to eliminate: (1) a requirement that for-profit institutions of higher education derive at least ten percent of their revenue from funds that do not come from HEA title IV student assistance programs (the 90/10 rule); and (2) a restriction on distance education in terms of relative number of courses an institution may offer by telecommunications, and relative number of students enrolled in such courses, for purposes of student assistance program eligibility (the 50 percent rule). Allows for-profit institutions to compete with traditional institutions in applying for campus-based aid. Revises HEA title IV (Student Assistance) to: (1) require a variable rather than a fixed interest rate for consolidation loans; (2) reduce loan origination fees; (3) increase subsidized loan limits; and (4) modify need analysis requirements. Establishes: (1) Pell Grants Plus grants for State scholar students; (2) policies for institutions' transfer of credits; (3) a college access initiative; (4) an expanded distance education demonstration; and (5) a college affordability demonstration. Cancels student loan indebtedness for families of 9/11 victims. Reauthorizes appropriations for HEA title: (1) II, teacher quality enhancement grants for States and partnerships, grants for preparing teachers to use technology, and new centers of excellence for recruiting and preparing teachers; (2) III, grants for American Indian tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and historically Black colleges and universities; (3) IV student assistance, including Pell grants, TRIO, GEAR UP, supplemental educational opportunity grants, LEAP, HEP/CAMP, Byrd scholarships, child care access, Federal Family Education Loans, work-study, Direct Loans, and Perkins Loans; (3) V, developing institutions grants for Hispanic-serving institutions; (4) VI, international education programs, including international and foreign language studies, business and international education, and the Institute for International Public Policy; and (5) VII, graduate and postsecondary improvement programs, including Jacob K. Javits fellowships, graduate assistance in areas of national need, Thurgood Marshall legal educational opportunity assistance, the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, and projects ensuring a quality higher education for students with disabilities (eliminates the Urban Community Service program and certain continuation awards). Reauthorizes appropriations for various programs under the Education of the Deaf Act of 1986, Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978, Navajo Community College Act, and Education Amendments of 1992.

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Timeline

1. 8 February 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 February 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 February 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 April 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

   Source: Committee

5. 13 July 2005

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 14 July 2005

   Vote

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

   Source: Committee

7. 20 July 2005

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Select Education Discharged.

   Source: Committee

8. 20 July 2005

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 21 July 2005

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 22 July 2005

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 20.

    Source: Committee

11. 22 July 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 22 September 2005

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 128.

    Source: Calendars

13. 22 September 2005

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 109-231.

    Source: Committee

14. 22 September 2005

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 109-231.

    Source: Committee

15. 28 March 2006

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 741 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 609 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

16. 29 March 2006

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 742 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 609. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

17. 29 March 2006

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

18. 29 March 2006

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 609 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

19. 29 March 2006

    Passed

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

20. 29 March 2006

    Floor

    Mr. McKeon moved that the committee rise.

    Source: Floor

21. 29 March 2006

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

22. 29 March 2006

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 741 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

23. 29 March 2006

    Passed

    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. McKeon asked unanimous consent that, during consideration of H.R. 609 in the Committee of the Whole and pursuant to H. Res. 741, the following amendments may be offered out of the specified order: #'s 9, 12, 14 and 15. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

24. 29 March 2006

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 741. (consideration: CR H1211-1281; text of measure as reported in House: CR H1222-1259)

    Source: Floor

25. 29 March 2006

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 741 passed House.

    Source: Floor

26. 30 March 2006

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1363)

    Source: Floor

27. 30 March 2006

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

28. 30 March 2006

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 - 199 (Roll no. 81).

    Source: Floor

29. 30 March 2006

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 - 199 (Roll no. 81).

    Source: Floor

30. 30 March 2006

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

31. 30 March 2006

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 609.

    Source: Floor

32. 30 March 2006

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 742, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggert amendment.

    Source: Floor

33. 30 March 2006

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

34. 30 March 2006

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1335-1363)

    Source: Floor

35. 30 March 2006

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 742 passed House.

    Source: Floor

36. 4 April 2006

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 388.

    Source: Calendars

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Placed on Calendar Senate · 4 April 2006 · Download file
• Engrossed in House · 30 March 2006 · Download file
• Reported in House · 22 September 2005 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 8 February 2005 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25] · R · Sponsor
• Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005
• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 609) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965.
• related to → Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 609) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965.
• related to ← Higher Education Amendments of 2005
• amends ← An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 109-399 to ensure that students in certification programs are eligible to receive Pell grants.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 109-399 to amend Sec. 421 Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need to include medical specialists with a residency program of more than 5 years and in medical specialties that have shortages.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 109-399 to establishe and operate pregnant and parenting student services offices to assist students in locating and utilizing child care, family housing, flexible academic scheduling such as telecommuting programs and parenting classes and programs, and post-partum counseling and support groups.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 109-399 to expand loan relief in areas of national need to include qualified public service employees.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 15 printed in House Report 109-399 to add uses of funds to Title II (Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants) to increase the number of teachers qualified to teach Advanced Placement (AP) courses; and, to add uses of funds to the current law Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program to authorize adjunct teacher opportunities and critical foreign language activities.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 109-399 to direct the Secretary of Education, representatives of Federal Agencies, businesses and industry leaders to focus on establishing administrative andeducational sustainability programs, share innovative ideas, and explore funding opportunities and partnerships.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 109-399 to allow students with intellectual disabilities (mental retardation) access to Federal work-study funds for enrollment in comprehensive post-secondary education programs that improve students' academic and personal skills, independence, and employability.

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