(3) DIRECT AID.—Not less than 80 percent of 
funds awarded under this title shall be used to 
award emergency aid subgrants to eligible students. 
(c) ELIGIBLE STUDENT DEFINED.—In this title, the 
term ‘‘eligible student’’ means a student enrolled at a pub-
lic institution of higher education, without regard to 
whether such student submits an application under section 
483 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1090), experiencing financial challenges that may affect 
the ability of such student to remain enrolled at such insti-
tution, including— 
(1) loss of— 
(A) employment (including a temporary 
loss of employment); 
(B) transportation; 
(C) child care; 
(D) utilities (including water and elec-
tricity); or 
(E) housing; 
(2) food insecurity; 
(3) with respect to a student or the dependent 
of such student, a medical condition or need, includ-
ing— 
(A) pregnancy; and 
(B) mental health conditions; and 
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(4) with respect to a student who is a depend-
ent— 
(A) the death of a parent or guardian; or 
(B) a parent or guardian with a medical 
condition that results in temporary or perma-
nent loss of employment of such parent or 
guardian. 
SEC. 302. APPLICATION. 
To be eligible for a grant under this title, a State 
shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, 
at such time, and containing such information as the Sec-
retary determines appropriate, including— 
(1) a data-sharing agreement between the State 
agency administering the program and the institu-
tions of higher education in such State; 
(2) the ways in which such State will ensure 
publicity and availability of emergency aid on cam-
puses of participating institutions of higher edu-
cation; 
(3) the estimated amount of funding needed, 
based on, with respect to such State— 
(A) income distribution of eligible students; 
(B) the number of open-access and rural 
institutions; and 
(C) poverty rates; 
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(4) the populations of students such State will 
prioritize in awarding subgrants; 
(5) a description of the ways in which such 
State will administer subgrants, including with re-
spect to— 
(A) responding to applications; 
(B) approving applications; and 
(C) disbursing emergency aid subgrants 
outside of business hours; and 
(6) an assurance that such State will notify stu-
dents enrolled in institutions of higher education in 
such State if such students, or dependents of such 
students, become eligible for assistance under— 
(A) the special supplemental nutrition pro-
gram for women, infants, and children under 
section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 
(42 U.S.C. 1786); 
(B) the supplemental nutrition assistance 
program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 
2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.); 
(C) the free and reduced price school lunch 
program under the Richard B. Russell National 
School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); 
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(D) the temporary assistance for needy 
families program under part A of title IV of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601); 
(E) the supplemental security income pro-
gram under title XVI of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.); 
(F) Medicaid under title XIX of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.); 
(G) Federal housing assistance programs 
under the United States Housing Act of 1937, 
including— 
(i) public housing as defined in sec-
tion 
3(b) 
of 
such 
Act 
(42 
U.S.C. 
1437a(b)); and 
(ii) tenant-based assistance under sec-
tion 8(o) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)); 
and 
(H) any other means-tested program deter-
mined by the Secretary to be appropriate. 
SEC. 303. GRANT USES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—A State shall use grant funds 
awarded under this title to award subgrants to eligible stu-
dents for emergency aid. 
(b) SUBGRANTS.— 
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(1) ADMINISTRATION.—In awarding subgrants 
under this subsection, a State may award a contract 
to a scholarship-granting organization for purposes 
of— 
(A) accepting applications from eligible 
students; and 
(B) disbursing subgrant funds to eligible 
students. 
(2) APPLICATIONS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—To be eligible for a 
subgrant under this title, an eligible student 
shall submit to the State an application in such 
form, at such time, and containing such infor-
mation as the State determines appropriate. 
(B) APPEAL.—If an application for an 
emergency aid subgrant submitted by an eligi-
ble student under subparagraph (A) is denied 
by the State, such student may appeal such de-
nial in a manner to be determined by the State. 
(3) NOTIFICATION.—Upon receipt of an appli-
cation from an eligible student under paragraph (2), 
the State shall notify such student of such receipt in 
a manner to be determined by the State. 
(4) FUNDS.— 
(A) SUBGRANT AMOUNTS.— 
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(i) ELIGIBLE
STUDENTS
WITHOUT 
DEPENDENTS.—With respect to an aca-
demic year, a subgrant awarded to an eli-
gible student that does not have a depend-
ent may not exceed $1,500. 
(ii) ELIGIBLE
STUDENTS
WITH
DE-
PENDENTS.—With respect to an academic 
year, a subgrant awarded to an eligible 
student with a dependent may not exceed 
$2,500. 
(B) DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS.—A State 
shall disburse funds to eligible students in a 
timely manner, as determined by the State. 
(C) FEDERAL TAXES.—A subgrant under 
this title may not be considered income for pur-
poses of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 
SEC. 304. DATA COLLECTION. 
A State that awards subgrants under this title shall 
collect the following data: 
(1) With respect to each public institution of 
higher education— 
(A) the number and percentage of students 
receiving emergency aid; and 
(B) the average grant amount for each 
student. 
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(2) With respect to each semester or quarter at 
a public institution of higher education— 
(A) rate of retention; and 
(B) rate of completion of a recognized sec-
ondary credential. 
(3) The grade point averages of students receiv-
ing emergency aid subgrants. 
(4) Other data reported by the State. 
(5) Other data required by the Secretary. 
SEC. 305. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums 
as are necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023 
and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. 
TITLE IV—TECHNICAL 
ASSISTANCE 
SEC. 401. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall establish a 
program to provide grants to eligible entities to provide 
technical assistance to States applying for grants under 
title I, II, or III of this Act. 
(b) ELIGIBLE ENTITY DEFINED.—In this title, the 
term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means an entity— 
(1) that is— 
(A) a nonprofit organization; 
(B) a think tank; 
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(C) a State board of education; 
(D) a research center at an institution of 
higher education; or 
(E) an other entity as determined by the 
Secretary; 
(2) that has expertise with respect to— 
(A) developing, designing, researching, or 
evaluating— 
(i) tuition-free community college pro-
grams; 
(ii) emergency aid programs; or 
(iii) initiatives addressing the basic 
needs of students; or 
(B) implementing supportive services pro-
grams for students; and 
(3) that has a demonstrated record of sup-
porting institutions of higher education or States 
with respect to— 
(A) the activities described in paragraph 
(2); and 
(B) connecting students to public benefits. 
SEC. 402 APPLICATION. 
To be eligible for a grant under this title, an eligible 
entity shall submit to the Secretary an application in such 
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form, at such time, and containing such information as 
the Secretary determines appropriate. 
SEC. 403. GRANT USES. 
An eligible entity shall use grant funds awarded 
under this title for the following: 
(1) Assisting States with respect to— 
(A) the application process for a grant 
under title I, II, or III of this Act; and 
(B) the development or new, or expansion 
or improvement of existing, tuition-free commu-
nity college models. 
(2) Assisting the Secretary with respect to— 
(A) evaluating applications from States for 
grants under title I, II, or III of this Act; and 
(B) providing feedback to such States. 
SEC. 404. REPORTS. 
(a) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date on which a grant is made under this title, and 
on an annual basis thereafter, a State receiving assistance 
from an eligible entity that received a grant under this 
title shall submit to the Secretary a report on— 
(1) the effectiveness of such assistance, includ-
ing, as applicable, progress with respect to applying 
for a grant under this Act; and 
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(2) as of the date of the submission of the re-
port, any outcomes of programs funded by a grant 
under this Act and carried out by such State, de-
scribing— 
(A) any Federal policies that prevent suc-
cessful implementation of such programs; and 
(B) any recommendations for changes with 
respect to Federal policies described in para-
graph (1). 
(b) GAO REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date on which each report is submitted under subsection 
(a), the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a 
report on the policy barriers described in subsection 
(a)(2), including policy recommendations based on such 
barriers. 
SEC. 405. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums 
as are necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023 
and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. 
TITLE V—DEFINITIONS 
SEC. 501. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) COMMUNITY COLLEGE.—The term ‘‘commu-
nity college’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘junior 
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or community college’’ in Section 312 of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058). 
(2) ELIGIBLE
STUDENT.—The term ‘‘eligible 
student’’ means an individual who— 
(A) is at least 18 years of age; 
(B) a resident of the State; and 
(C) does not have a postsecondary creden-
tial that is less than a bachelor’s degree. 
(3) ESEA 
TERMS.—The terms ‘‘secondary 
school’’ and ‘‘Secretary’’ have the meanings given 
such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and 
Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7801). 
(4) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The 
term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 101 of the High-
er Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). 
(5) WIOA TERMS.— 
(A) The terms ‘‘in-demand industry sector 
or occupation’’, ‘‘individual with a barrier to 
employment’’, ‘‘recognized postsecondary cre-
dential’’, ‘‘State board’’, and ‘‘supportive serv-
ices’’ have the meanings given such terms in 
section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Op-
portunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). 
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(B) The term ‘‘integrated education and 
training’’ has the meaning given such term in 
section 203 of the Workforce Innovation and 
Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3272). 
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