Jumpstart on College Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Nov 19, 2025
What it does
The Jumpstart on College Act would direct the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to eligible entities—such as institutions of higher education partnering with local educational agencies—to establish or support early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs. The bill aims to increase the percentage of students, particularly low-income and underrepresented groups, who complete a recognized postsecondary credential within normal time. Grants would be awarded for six years, require increasing non-federal matching funds from 20% to 50% over the grant period, and prioritize programs serving at least 51% low-income students, those in schools needing…
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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.