Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 13 February 2007

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1911)

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2. 13 February 2007

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1910-1911)

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3. 13 February 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 13 February 2007 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• John Cornyn · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
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