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