H.R. 3252 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act
H.R. 3252 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 12, 2005, sponsored by William Jefferson with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 12, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include, under the definition of independent student for financial need analysis purposes, individuals who were adopted from the foster care system when they were 13 years of age or older.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
William Jefferson (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 12, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (May 1, 2006)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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