H.R. 7811 — Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2024

Congress Session: 118

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Melanie Stansbury [D-NM-1]


Bill Introduced: 2024-03-22

Latest Action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. [2024-03-22]


Bill Evidence Provision(s):

Builds Evidence Defines and Prioritizes Evidence Includes Evidence Definition

Bill Issue Area(s):

Post-secondary education and workforce development

Bill Description:

This legislation authorizes grants at the Department of Education for evidence-based programs that improve college student retention and completion, with a focus on advising, basic needs assistance and data-driven interventions.

Evidence provisions:

  • Implements three evidence tiers for grants: evidence of promise (Tier 1), successfully implemented (Tier 2) and sizable impacts on student success (Tier 3).
  • Requires grant applications propose "at least 1" evidence Tier 3 practice.
  • Adopts evidence definition under section 8101(21)(A) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
  • Reserves up to 5% for administration/capacity-building, research and evaluation.

Where can I find this in the Bill?

Sec. 3(6) and Sec. 3(7) and Sec. 5(f)(1) and Sec. 5(g)

Last Updated: 2026-03-09