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Support for Students and Innovation in Higher Education

This act aims to improve access to higher education, especially for high-need students, and increase their chances of graduation and career success. It introduces new grants for innovative educational programs and promotes the use of free educational materials. It also allows for funding projects where payment depends on achieved results.
Key points
New grants for innovative educational programs, especially for high-need students, including those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Support for first-generation college students, low-income students, students with disabilities, and part-time students.
Promotion of free educational materials (Open Educational Resources), which may reduce learning costs for students.
Possibility of funding educational projects using a 'pay for success' model, where funds are disbursed only upon achieving specific, measurable outcomes.
Strengthening the evaluation of educational program effectiveness to better support those that genuinely help students.
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Print number: 117_S_518
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Process start date: 2021-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FINISH Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_518.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New grants for innovative educational programs, especially for high-need students, including those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Support for first-generation college students, low-income students, students with disabilities, and part-time students.
  • Promotion of free educational materials (Open Educational Resources), which may reduce learning costs for students.
  • Possibility of funding educational projects using a 'pay for success' model, where funds are disbursed only upon achieving specific, measurable outcomes.
  • Strengthening the evaluation of educational program effectiveness to better support those that genuinely help students.
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 Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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