2005 Regular Session

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 13

File Code: Higher Education
Sponsored By:
Delegate Marriott
Entitled:
Repeal of 20 U.S.C. 1091(r) of the Federal Higher Education Act

Synopsis:

Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to repeal a provision in the federal Higher Education Act that excludes individuals with a previous conviction for a drug-related offense from receiving federal financial assistance to attend an institution of higher education.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/22
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- SUBSTANCE ABUSE
EX-OFFENDERS
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
HIGHER EDUCATION -see also- COMM COLLEGES; MED SCHOOLS; etc.
LOANS -see also- MORTGAGES
STUDENTS

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Not available at this time
Amendments: None offered