I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9079 
To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a program to facilitate 
the transition to tuition-free community college in certain States, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 
Mr. SMITH of Washington introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and Labor 
A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a program 
to facilitate the transition to tuition-free community col-
lege in certain States, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Community and Technical College Investment Act of 
2022’’. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.— 
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. 
TITLE I—TUITION-FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
Sec. 101. Tuition-free community college grant program. 
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Sec. 102. Applications. 
Sec. 103. Grant uses. 
Sec. 104. Reports. 
Sec. 105. Authorization of appropriations. 
Sec. 106. Definitions. 
TITLE II—INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY 
Sec. 201. Institutional capacity and wraparound service support grant program. 
Sec. 202. Application. 
Sec. 203. Selection committee. 
Sec. 204. Grant uses. 
Sec. 205. Reports. 
Sec. 206. Authorization of appropriations. 
Sec. 207. Definitions. 
TITLE III—EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR STUDENTS 
Sec. 301. Emergency grant fund program. 
Sec. 302. Application. 
Sec. 303. Grant uses. 
Sec. 304. Data collection. 
Sec. 305. Authorization of appropriations. 
TITLE IV—TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 
Sec. 401. Technical assistance grant program. 
Sec. 402. Application. 
Sec. 403. Grant uses. 
Sec. 404. Reports. 
Sec. 405. Authorization of appropriations. 
TITLE V—DEFINITIONS 
Sec. 501. Definitions. 
TITLE I—TUITION-FREE 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
SEC. 101. TUITION-FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRANT 
PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall establish a 
program to provide grants to each State that submits a 
complete application to facilitate tuition-free community 
college for all eligible students. 
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SEC. 102. APPLICATIONS. 
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 a State plan de-
scribing the following: 
(1) INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—A plan to formalize an 
interagency committee within such State to— 
(i) evaluate gaps and opportunities in 
the State workforce, higher education, 
childcare, and human services systems; and 
(ii) maximize Federal and State re-
sources to support pathway development 
that increases economic mobility and rec-
ognized postsecondary credential attain-
ment. 
(B) MEMBERSHIP.—An assurance that 
such committee shall consist of members from 
the following entities: 
(i) State board. 
(ii) State unemployment insurance 
agency. 
(iii) Office of the State higher edu-
cation executive officer and public college 
boards. 
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(iv) State community college system. 
(v) State departments of health and 
human services. 
(vi) State departments of economic 
development. 
(vii) Other relevant State agencies as 
determined by the Governor of such State. 
(2) EDUCATION ALIGNMENT.—A plan to— 
(A) with respect to eligible individuals 
without a secondary school diploma or its recog-
nized equivalent, facilitate the completion of 
such diploma or recognized equivalent at a com-
munity college; 
(B) ensure that credits received for Ad-
vanced Placement or International Bacca-
laureate classes are applied to an equivalent 
community college course; and 
(C) otherwise align the requirements be-
tween secondary schools and community col-
leges in order to increase the accessibility of 
community college for eligible individuals. 
(3) DEVELOPMENT.—A plan to— 
(A) improve career pathway development, 
with special attention to career pathways re-
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lated to in-demand industry sectors or occupa-
tions described in paragraph (9); 
(B) increase economic mobility of State 
residents; and 
(C) provide access to affordable postsec-
ondary education for State residents through a 
network of coordinated State and Federal sup-
port systems designed and implemented by 
State agencies. 
(4) CREDENTIAL
ATTAINMENT.—A plan to 
prioritize secondary and recognized postsecondary 
credential attainment through— 
(A) integrated education and training mod-
els; 
(B) dual enrollment programs; and 
(C) an increased number of navigators. 
(5) PRIORITY.—A plan to prioritize assistance 
to individuals— 
(A) with a barrier to employment; or 
(B) with incomes below 200 percent of the 
poverty level. 
(6) PUBLIC RESOURCES.—A plan to maximize 
public resources to support the attainment of a rec-
ognized postsecondary credential, including with re-
spect to— 
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(A) transportation; 
(B) on-campus or off-campus housing; and 
(C) childcare. 
(7) OUTREACH.—A plan to reach eligible indi-
viduals without a recognized postsecondary creden-
tial, including with respect to individuals who— 
(A) live in high-poverty areas; 
(B) are first-generation students; 
(C) are low-income students; and 
(D) identify as belonging to other under-
represented student groups. 
(8) RECOGNIZED POSTSECONDARY CREDENTIAL 
RETENTION AND COMPLETION.—A plan to increase 
retention and credential completion by— 
(A) developing new, or expanding existing, 
degree and credential programs based on the 
needs of in-demand industry sectors or occupa-
tions described in paragraph (9); and 
(B) increasing the number of career coun-
selors and navigators. 
(9) IN-DEMAND INDUSTRY SECTORS OR OCCU-
PATIONS.—A plan to— 
(A) identify in-demand industry sectors or 
occupations in such State; and 
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(B) develop and provide access to path-
ways to credential and degree programs for jobs 
in such industries, giving priority to credential 
and degree programs that correspond to high- 
quality jobs in consultation with— 
(i) the State board; 
(ii) the State health and human serv-
ices agency; 
(iii) the State board of higher edu-
cation; and 
(iv) business industry groups within 
the State. 
(10) FEDERAL PROGRAMS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—A description of how 
the State will use amounts under covered pro-
grams, to the extent otherwise permitted by 
law, to reduce eligibility and participation re-
quirement barriers in such programs in order 
to— 
(i) treat the pursuit of a recognized 
postsecondary credential as meeting any 
compliance, work participation, and core 
activity requirements for each such pro-
gram; and 
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(ii) increase access to and completion 
of recognized postsecondary credential pro-
grams. 
(B) COVERED
PROGRAMS
DEFINED.—In 
this paragraph, the term ‘‘covered programs’’ 
means— 
(i) the temporary assistance for needy 
families program under part A of title IV 
of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601); 
(ii) the supplemental nutrition assist-
ance program employment and training 
program under section 6 of the Food and 
Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015); 
and 
(iii) the child care development fund 
under the Child Care and Development 
Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858 
et seq.). 
(11) COST ANALYSES.—Cost analyses for— 
(A) providing tuition-free community and 
technical college pathways to individuals who 
have not attained— 
(i) a secondary school diploma or its 
recognized equivalent; or 
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(ii) a recognized postsecondary cre-
dential; and 
(B) expanding institutional capacity to 
meet an increased demand for recognized post-
secondary credentials by expanding supportive 
services, including with respect to hiring addi-
tional— 
(i) career counselors; 
(ii) navigators; and 
(iii) other support staff. 
(12) DATA COLLECTION.—A plan for data col-
lection efforts to measure program outcomes and 
evaluate program success, including by leveraging 
existing administrative data to track any change in 
participation in recognized postsecondary credential 
programs at community colleges. 
(13) DATA SHARING.—A State shall— 
(A) provide an interagency data sharing 
agreement that facilitates statewide data collec-
tion efforts between— 
(i) State agencies that oversee the dis-
persal of State and Federal benefits; 
(ii) the State educational agency; 
(iii) the State higher education sys-
tem; 
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(iv) the State board; and 
(v) other agencies determined by the 
Secretary to be necessary; and 
(B) detail how such agreement will pro-
mote cross-agency collaboration and improve 
recognized postsecondary credential completion. 
(14) TRANSFER AGREEMENTS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—A description of— 
(i) transfer agreements between 2- 
year and 4-year public institutions of high-
er education in such State; and 
(ii) the ways in which the State will 
expand the number of transfer agreements, 
including with respect to the facilitation 
and improvement of credit transfers be-
tween institutions. 
(B) TRANSFER
AGREEMENT.—An assur-
ance that the transfer agreement required 
under subparagraph (A)(i) shall include, at a 
minimum— 
(i) a general education curriculum 
that consists of not fewer than 30 credit 
hours that are transferrable to any public 
institution of higher education in such 
State; 
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(ii) common course numbering for 
substantively similar courses in such gen-
eral education curriculum; and 
(iii) assurance that an eligible associ-
ate’s degree shall be fully transferrable to, 
and credited as, the first 2 years of a re-
lated baccalaureate program at a public in-
stitution of higher education in such State. 
SEC. 103. GRANT USES. 
A State shall use grant funds awarded under this title 
for the following: 
(1) Implementing the State plan submitted 
under section 102. 
(2) Ensuring that eligible students enrolled in 
community colleges— 
(A) are not charged tuition or fees; and 
(B) are not required to apply financial as-
sistance to tuition or fees. 
SEC. 104. REPORTS. 
(a) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date on which a grant is made under this title, and 
annually thereafter, a State shall submit to the Secretary 
a report describing— 
(1) the uses of funds; 
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(2) progress made in fulfilling the requirements 
under section 103; 
(3) rates of— 
(A) graduation and attainment of recog-
nized postsecondary credentials at participating 
community colleges; and 
(B) transfer to 4-year institutions at par-
ticipating community colleges; and 
(4) other information determined by the Sec-
retary to be necessary. 
(b) CERTIFICATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after 
the date on which a State receives a grant under 
this title, such State shall provide certification of im-
plementation of the— 
(A) education alignment plan required 
under section 102(2); and 
(B) transfer agreements required under 
section 102(14). 
(2) FAILURE TO CERTIFY.—If a State does not 
provide the certification required under paragraph 
(1), such State shall submit to the Secretary— 
(A) a report describing the reasons for the 
failure of such State to provide certification; 
and 
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(B) a plan to ensure that, not later than 
5 years after the date on which the State re-
ceived a grant under this title, such State will 
provide such certification. 
(c) SUSTAINING FUNDS.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date that is the conclusion of the 5-year grant 
period described in section 101(c), a State shall submit 
a report to the Secretary describing— 
(1) the ways in which such State will sustain a 
tuition-free community college model; and 
(2) the amount of Federal assistance needed to 
sustain the model described in paragraph (1). 
SEC. 105. 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. 
SEC. 106. DEFINITIONS. 
In this title: 
(1) BUSINESS
INDUSTRY
GROUP.—The term 
‘‘business industry group’’ means an organization 
that represents businesses (including small busi-
nesses), individual employers, industry clusters, and 
individuals from— 
(A) business or trade organizations; 
(B) economic development organizations; 
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(C) nonprofit organizations, community- 
based organizations, or intermediaries; 
(D) philanthropic organizations; 
(E) industry associations; or 
(F) other organizations determined nec-
essary by the State. 
(2) ELIGIBLE ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE.—The term 
‘‘eligible associate’s degree’’ means an associate’s de-
gree that— 
(A) is in an academic major in the arts or 
sciences; 
(B) is awarded by a public institution of 
higher education in a State; and 
(C) is awarded on or after the date that is 
not later than 3 years after the date on which 
the State first received a grant under this Act. 
(3) HIGH-QUALITY JOB.—The term ‘‘high-qual-
ity job’’ means a job with— 
(A) wages and benefits in the top 20 per-
cent for the relevant industry or occupation; 
(B) access to training and advancement 
opportunities; 
(C) paid sick leave; 
(D) paid family leave; and 
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(E) paid medical leave or short-term dis-
ability leave. 
(4) NAVIGATOR.—The term ‘‘navigator’’ means 
an individual who is integrated into the existing 
community college operation and who works with 
students to— 
(A) understand the eligibility of such stu-
dents for Federal, State, and local financial aid 
and benefit options; 
(B) assist such students with the applica-
tion process for such options; and 
(C) connect students with resources on 
campus and in the community. 
TITLE II—INSTITUTIONAL 
CAPACITY 
SEC. 201. INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND WRAPAROUND 
SERVICE SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall establish a 
program to award grants to each eligible State that sub-
mits a complete application under section 202 to provide 
institutional capacity and wraparound service support 
with respect to the implementation of tuition-free commu-
nity college under title I. 
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(b) GRANT AMOUNTS.—The Secretary shall deter-
mine grant amounts under subsection (a) with respect to 
each eligible State based on the following: 
(1) The cost analysis required under section 
202(1). 
(2) The number of adults in such State without 
a secondary credential or recognized postsecondary 
credential. 
(3) The number of adults in such State with a 
recognized postsecondary credential that is not an 
associate or baccalaureate degree. 
(4) The unemployment rate in such State. 
SEC. 202. APPLICATION. 
To be eligible for a grant under this title, an eligible 
State shall submit to the Secretary an application in such 
form, at such time, and containing such information as 
the Secretary determines appropriate, including— 
(1) a cost analysis for, with respect to commu-
nity colleges— 
(A) the expansion of institutional capacity; 
and 
(B) the provision of wraparound services 
for students; 
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(2) a plan detailing how the State will award 
subgrants 
in 
accordance 
with 
section 
204(b) 
among— 
(A) community colleges that are located in 
geographic areas that serve local educational 
agencies that participate, through the commu-
nity eligibility provision authorized by the 
Healthy, Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010 (42 
U.S.C. 1758 note et seq.) in— 
(i) the national school lunch program 
under the Richard B. Russell National 
School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et 
seq.); and 
(ii) the school breakfast program 
under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 
U.S.C. 1771 et seq.); 
(B) community colleges that are located in 
geographic areas with 40 percent of the popu-
lation at or below the Federal poverty line; 
(C) institutions of higher education with 
admissions rates of 50 percent or higher; 
(D) institutions that are eligible to receive 
a grant under part A or B of title III or title 
V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 
U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), including— 
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(i) historically Black colleges or uni-
versities; 
(ii) Hispanic-serving institutions; 
(iii) Tribal colleges or universities; 
(iv) minority-serving institutions; and 
(v) rural-serving institutions of higher 
education. 
SEC. 203. SELECTION COMMITTEE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall establish a se-
lection committee to review each application and award 
grants under this title. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall deter-
mine the number of members, of whom not less than 
50 percent— 
(A) may not be employed by the Federal 
Government; 
(B) shall have relevant research or prac-
tical experience with respect to student support 
programs; 
(C) shall have relevant research or prac-
tical experience with respect to designing and 
implementing tuition-free community college 
programs; and 
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(D) shall identify as belonging to an 
underrepresented group in higher education, in-
cluding— 
(i) African Americans; 
(ii) Hispanics; 
(iii) Native Americans; 
(iv) Alaska Natives; 
(v) Asian Americans; and 
(vi) Native American Pacific Island-
ers, including Native Hawaiians. 
(2) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.—With respect to 
each application, a member having a conflict of in-
terest may not review such application. 
SEC. 204. GRANT USES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—An eligible State shall use grant 
funds awarded under this title to award subgrants to eligi-
ble institutions in accordance with subsection (b). 
(b) SUBGRANTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—An eligible State shall award 
subgrants to eligible institutions. 
(2) ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION DEFINED.—In this 
subsection, the term ‘‘eligible institution’’ means an 
institution— 
(A) listed in subparagraphs (A) through 
(D) of section 202(2); and 
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(B) located in the eligible State. 
(3) APPLICATION.—An eligible institution seek-
ing a subgrant under this subsection shall submit to 
the eligible State an application in such form, at 
such time, and containing such information as the 
State may require. 
(4) SUBGRANT
USES.—An eligible institution 
that receives a subgrant under this subsection shall 
use such subgrant funds for implementing activities 
and services that improve retention and completion 
of recognized postsecondary credentials, including— 
(A) identifying and addressing the needs of 
students, 
including 
affordable 
housing, 
childcare, transportation, and food; 
(B) supporting the work of navigators, in-
cluding— 
(i) providing information to students 
with respect to eligibility for assistance 
under other Federal, State, and institu-
tional assistance programs; and 
(ii) connecting students with on-cam-
pus and off-campus supportive services; 
(C) hiring additional staff; 
(D) increasing access to supportive services 
by centralizing such services on-campus; 
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(E) offering additional scheduling options 
for classes with respect to the day, time, and lo-
cation of such classes; 
(F) improving the transfer of credits be-
tween institutions of higher education, including 
community colleges; 
(G) expanding pathways related to in-de-
mand industry sectors or occupations; and 
(H) providing access to technology, includ-
ing— 
(i) digital literacy courses; 
(ii) computers; 
(iii) software; and 
(iv) other equipment necessary to at-
tain a recognized postsecondary credential. 
SEC. 205. REPORTS. 
(a) ANNUAL REPORT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date on which a grant is made under this title, 
and annually thereafter, an eligible State shall sub-
mit to the Secretary a report describing— 
(A) the uses of funds under this title; 
(B) progress made in fulfilling the require-
ments of the grant; 
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(C) with respect to participating commu-
nity colleges, rates of— 
(i) graduation; 
(ii) transfer; and 
(iii) attainment of recognized postsec-
ondary credentials; 
(D) the institutional reports submitted 
under subsection (b); 
(E) the ways in which the State is commu-
nicating with institutions to— 
(i) understand the barriers of stu-
dents, with respect to eligibility and access, 
to public supports; and 
(ii) use the information described in 
subparagraph (A) to inform any changes; 
(F) the ways in which the State human 
services agency and State board are aligning 
the policy goals of such agencies with the policy 
goals of the State higher education agency; 
(G) changes in completion of secondary 
and postsecondary degrees for target eligible 
students; 
(H) changes in access to, and use of, pub-
lic benefits; 
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(I) changes in employment with respect to 
in-demand industry sectors and high-quality 
jobs; 
(J) changes in rates of unemployment and 
underemployment; 
(K) other data as provided by the State; 
and 
(L) other data as required by the Sec-
retary; 
(2) DISAGGREGATION.—The information de-
scribed in subparagraphs (G) through (K) shall be 
disaggregated, where possible, by— 
(A) race; 
(B) ethnicity; and 
(C) income level. 
(b) INSTITUTION REPORT.—Not later than 1 year 
after receiving a subgrant under section 204(b), an on an 
annual basis thereafter, an institution shall submit to the 
State a report describing— 
(1) the uses of funds; 
(2) with respect to the period beginning on the 
date on which a subgrant was received and ending 
on the date on which the report is submitted, 
changes in rates of— 
(A) retention; and 
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(B) graduation; 
(3) the ways in which such institution increased 
awareness of, and access to, public supports made 
available through State agencies; and 
(4) the ways in which such institution made im-
provements to tracking data with respect to— 
(A) the basic needs of students; 
(B) the financial barriers of students; and 
(C) the connection of students to public 
supports. 
SEC. 206. 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. 
SEC. 207. DEFINITIONS. 
In this title: 
(1) ELIGIBLE
STATE.—The term ‘‘eligible 
State’’ means a State that is a recipient of a grant 
under title I. 
(2) HEA TERMS.— 
(A) 
HISPANIC-SERVING
INSTITUTION.— 
The term ‘‘Hispanic-serving institution’’ has 
the meaning given such term in section 502 of 
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1101a). 
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(B) HISTORICALLY
BLACK
COLLEGE
OR 
UNIVERSITY.—The term ‘‘historically Black col-
lege or university’’ has the meaning given the 
term ‘‘part B institution’’ in section 322 of the 
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1061). 
(C) MINORITY-SERVING
INSTITUTION.— 
The term ‘‘minority-serving institution’’ in-
cludes the entities described in paragraphs (1) 
through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). 
(D) TRIBAL COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.— 
The term ‘‘Tribal college or university’’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 316(b) of 
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1059c(b)). 
(E) 
RURAL-SERVING
INSTITUTION
OF 
HIGHER EDUCATION.—The term ‘‘rural-serving 
institution of higher education’’ has the mean-
ing given such term in section 861(b) of the 
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1161q(b)). 
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TITLE III—EMERGENCY FUNDS 
FOR STUDENTS 
SEC. 301. EMERGENCY GRANT FUND PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall establish a 
program to provide grants to each State that submits a 
complete application to provide emergency aid subgrants 
to eligible students enrolled at a public institution of high-
er education. 
(b) FUNDS.— 
(1) TIMING.—A grant under this title shall be 
awarded for a period of 5 years. 
(2) ADMINISTRATION.—Not more than 20 per-
cent of funds awarded under this title may be used 
for the administration of emergency aid at institu-
tions of higher education. 
(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 
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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; 
(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. 
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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; 
(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 
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(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.); 
(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.); 
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(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.— 
(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.— 
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(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.— 
(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 
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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. 
(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. 
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(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; 
(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— 
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