Although the government's fiscal year 2000 began October 1, many appropriations bills are yet to be passed. Higher education is one area operating under Continuing Resolution.
Serious issues remain before the education appropriations can be approved.
House and Senate conferees agreed on proposals in August. However, only Republican members of the committee signed off on the legislation. Pell Grants and K-12 education. The size of the Pell Grant increase may be the issue of greatest opportunity. This was the amount originally recommended by President Clinton.