GRAD Act
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Summary
Introduced in House
Guaranteeing Retention and Aid During Shutdowns Act or the GRAD Act This bill prohibits institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs from terminating or otherwise altering the enrollment status of a student due to a disruption of the student’s federal student financial aid caused by a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).
District impact notes
The GRAD Act prevents colleges from changing a student's enrollment status due to disruptions in federal financial aid during government shutdowns. • This could help local students maintain their enrollment and continue their education during funding interruptions. • Local colleges and universities may need to adjust their policies and procedures to comply with this bill. • There may be questions about how institutions will manage enrollment processes during periods of financial uncertainty. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
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