Highlights from Senate LHHS Bill
- Minority Serving Institutions: AANAPISI: $3,348,000
- Strengthening Institutions: $86,534,000
- Pell Grants: 1.7% increase in maximum award, from $5920 to $6020; Continues year-round Pell; rescinds $2.6B of unobligated fund balances from Pell program
- Federal work study: $989,728,000
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Noteworthy policy proposals include:
- Mental Health First Aid.—The Committee is pleased with the progress of Mental Health First Aid. In issuing new competitive funding opportunities SAMHSA is directed to include as eligible grantees local law enforcement agencies...
- The Department is encouraged to develop a nationally-recognized apprenticeship standard to enhance the skills and workforce opportunities for water utility related jobs.
- The Secretary is urged to find innovative ways to enhance workforce training capabilities in areas that ...