April 8, 2025
Mr. Morelle (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain Federal Pell Grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Pell Grant Flexibility Act
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Sec. 2. Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965
Section 401(b)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a(b)(2)) is amended—
(1)
by striking In any case
and inserting the following:
(A) Reduction
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), in any case; and
(2)
by adding at the end the following:
(B) Students with disabilities
(i) In general
In the case of a student with a disability (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)) for whom a reduced course load has been determined appropriate by the institution of higher education, the student's enrollment in the reduced course load or 5 credits (or the equivalent), whichever is greater, shall be deemed to be enrollment on a full-time basis for purposes of calculating the amount of the Federal Pell Grant to which the student is entitled.
(ii) Limited application
A determination under clause (i) shall not be used in the calculation of Federal Pell Grant semester eligibility under subsection (d)(5).