To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 23
- Latest action
- Apr 7, 2025
What it does
The bill would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the allowable uses of federal grants for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to specifically support arts, arts education, and cultural programs. It would authorize funding for student assistance, outreach initiatives, wraparound services, preservation of Black art collections, and paid apprenticeships or internships through partnerships with arts organizations, including the National Endowment for the Arts. The bill targets HBCUs and aims to address historical underfunding and support the development of Black artists and arts professionals.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.