Opportunities for Success Act of 2022
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Jul 2022): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
What this bill does
The Opportunities for Success Act of 2022, if enacted, would permanently reauthorize the Federal Work-Study Program. The bill proposes changes to how program funds are allocated to higher education institutions, tying them to the amount of Pell Grant funds each institution receives. It also seeks to establish a pilot program to provide work-based learning opportunities for students with demonstrated exceptional financial need.
The Federal Work-Study Program provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. This bill would directly affect students receiving federal financial aid and the institutions that administer these programs. By altering the allocation formula, some institutions might receive more or less funding compared to the current system.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. It has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress, and no further legislative action has been taken since its introduction.
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Official summary
Opportunities for Success Act of 2022
This bill permanently reauthorizes the Federal Work-Study Program and otherwise revises the program, including by allocating program funds to institutions of higher education (IHEs) based on the amount of Pell Grant funds received by each IHE.
The bill also establishes a pilot program that provides work-based learning opportunities for students who demonstrate exceptional financial need.
Timeline
13 Jul 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8343 do?
- The Opportunities for Success Act of 2022, if enacted, would permanently reauthorize the Federal Work-Study Program. The bill proposes changes to how program funds are allocated to higher education institutions, tying them to the amount of Pell Grant funds each institution receives. It also seeks to establish a pilot program to provide work-based learning opportunities for students with demonstrated exceptional financial need. The Federal Work-Study Program provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. This bill would directly affect students receiving federal financial aid and the institutions that administer these programs. By altering the allocation formula, some institutions might receive more or less funding compared to the current system. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. It has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress, and no further legislative action has been taken since its introduction.
- Has H.R. 8343 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8343. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8343?
- H.R. 8343 was sponsored by Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8343?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (13 Jul 2022).
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