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Increased Scholarships for Future Teachers and Support for Educational Diversity.

This act increases TEACH Grant amounts for students preparing to become teachers, aiming to reduce their debt and encourage work in high-need schools. The goal is to improve access to well-prepared and diverse educators, especially in areas with the greatest needs.
Key points
Increases the maximum annual TEACH Grant from $4,000 to $8,000, reducing financial burden for students.
Raises the total TEACH Grant amount from $16,000 to $32,000 for undergraduate programs and from $8,000 to $16,000 for graduate programs.
Expands service obligation options to include teaching in high-need early childhood education programs, opening new career paths.
Prohibits monetary penalties for failure to complete the service requirement, reducing risk for grant recipients.
Exempts the TEACH Grant program from automatic budget cuts (sequestration), ensuring stable funding.
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Print number: 117_HR_3393
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Diversify Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3393.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases the maximum annual TEACH Grant from $4,000 to $8,000, reducing financial burden for students.
  • Raises the total TEACH Grant amount from $16,000 to $32,000 for undergraduate programs and from $8,000 to $16,000 for graduate programs.
  • Expands service obligation options to include teaching in high-need early childhood education programs, opening new career paths.
  • Prohibits monetary penalties for failure to complete the service requirement, reducing risk for grant recipients.
  • Exempts the TEACH Grant program from automatic budget cuts (sequestration), ensuring stable funding.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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Education