S. 3995 — Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2024
Congress Session: 118
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Martin Heinrich [D-NM]
Bill Introduced: 2024-03-20
Latest Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. [2024-03-20]
Bill Cosponsor(s):
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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) 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