(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 
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 
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(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 
(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). 
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(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 
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 recognized postsec-
ondary credential. 
(3) ESEA 
TERMS.—The terms ‘‘secondary 
school’’ and ‘‘Secretary’’ have the meanings given 
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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). 
(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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