Extending State Of Emergency And Suspending Certain Requirements For Free Application For Federal Student Aid

AI Summary

This bill aims to extend the national emergency declaration concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. It also seeks to suspend certain requirements related to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2023-2024 academic year due to challenges faced by students and families during the pandemic. The suspension includes waiving verification of income and benefits, as well as simplifying FAFSA forms. This legislation intends to alleviate burdens on students and ensure continued access to federal student aid during these challenging times.

• 2024-05-19: Filed for introduction

• 2024-05-19: Introduced in Senate

• 2024-05-19: Immediate consideration

• 2024-05-19: Committee reference dispensed

• 2024-05-19: Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)

• 2024-05-19: Ordered to House

• 2024-05-20: House received Senate message

• 2024-05-20: Introduced in House

• 2024-05-20: Motion for immediate consideration, dispense reference and read a first time (Voice Vote)

• 2024-05-20: Adopted by House (Voice vote)

• 2024-05-20: Communicated to Senate

• 2024-05-20: Completed legislative action

• 2024-05-20: House Message received