College Thriving Act
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Summary
Introduced in House
College Thriving Act This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award competitive grants to eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) to carry out skills-for-success courses for all enrolled first-year students (including transfer students). Skills-for-success course means a course that (1) has a low student-to-teacher ratio, (2) is not graded or is pass-fail, and (3) provides skills for success in college in specified topics (e.g., time management skills, coping with stress, and goal setting). In awarding grants, ED must give priority to IHEs where at least 50% of all students enrolled in the most recent academic year were eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant.
District impact notes
The College Thriving Act would provide grants to colleges for courses aimed at helping first-year students develop essential skills. • This funding could support local colleges in enhancing their programs for new students, potentially improving retention rates. • Institutions in the district may benefit from additional resources to help students transition to college life, which could positively impact local educational outcomes. • There may be questions about how effectively these courses can be implemented and whether they will meet the diverse needs of all students. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
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