The Senate on Thursday passed a bipartisan deal that would permanently restore funding to historically black colleges and universities and other schools that serve large shares of minority students. If enacted, the bill would permanently grant $255 million a year to more than 100 schools designated
The Senate on Thursday passed a bipartisan deal that would permanently restore funding to historically black colleges and universities and other schools that serve large shares of minority students.Although the amended bill has yet to go before the House, it was applauded as a rare instance of cooperation in a Congress that has remained deeply divided over a range of issues.
Previous legislation promised to provide that funding every year, but it expired at the end of September after the Senate failed to renew it. The impasse threw budgets into jeopardy at scores of schools enrolling millions of students. The funding is primarily meant to support science, technology, engineering and math programs for minority institutions.
Both sides announced a compromise this week amid mounting concerns over the fate of the funding. Their agreement would permanently extend the $255 million in annual funding, a shift that has drawn wide support from education advocates.
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