Educational Opportunity and Success Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Davidson
Introduced
Summary
This bill would _expand and strengthen Federal TRIO programs_ by increasing funding, widening who qualifies, and updating performance and grant rules. It focuses on Upward Bound, the Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, and other TRIO grants.
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- Would broaden proof of low-income status to include Pell Grant eligibility and school-level identified‑student thresholds, letting more low-income and first‑generation students qualify.
- Would raise minimum grant levels, revise award reviews to emphasize applicant success, and create formal appeal and correction paths while expanding outreach and technical assistance to grantees.
- Would boost Upward Bound funding thresholds and add a veteran‑specific stipend. It would modernize the Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program to allow faculty‑led experiences instead of summer internships and increase program funding caps.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Bigger TRIO funding and base grants
If enacted, the government would authorize $1.1 billion for TRIO in fiscal year 2025, and funding as needed for the next five years. The Education Department could use up to 1% for reviewers, oversight, studies, and technical help. Minimum TRIO grant awards would also rise from $200,000 to $220,000 and from $170,000 to $190,000.
Higher Upward Bound payments and veteran stipend
If enacted, Upward Bound participant payments would increase. One payment would rise from $60 to $90. Another would rise from $300 to $450. A third would rise from $40 to $60. Adults in veteran‑focused projects could also receive a stipend up to $100 per month.
More TRIO students qualify as low income
If enacted, more students would count as low income for TRIO help. Families with AGI at or below 150% of the poverty level would qualify. A student's most recent FAFSA AGI up to 150% would also count. Pell Grant eligibility would serve as proof. For Upward Bound and the Postbaccalaureate program, attending a school that meets the identified‑student threshold would also qualify.
Fairer TRIO grant application reviews
If enacted, TRIO applicants could ask for a review when they have proof of a technical or scoring error. The Department would have to fix its own errors and use a second panel if peer review is disputed. If a corrected score meets the cut‑off, the Secretary would fund it using other Department funds, not the TRIO pot. Applicants would get at least 14 days to fix small budget typos. Guidance would be posted 90 days before competitions, with at least one live virtual training.
New TRIO performance and outcome measures
If enacted, TRIO would use updated success measures. Programs would track FAFSA and college application completion and specific course prep: 4 years math, 3 years science, 2 years foreign language. Bachelor completion would be measured within 6 years at degree‑granting schools and 4 years where no bachelor degree is offered. Veteran programs would get added evaluation factors. Postbaccalaureate measures would track grad enrollment within 2 years and doctoral degrees within 10 years.
More support for postbaccalaureate research
If enacted, the Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program could fund internships or faculty‑led research. The program’s dollar amount would rise from $2,800 to $4,000. This could give participants more support for hands‑on experiences.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Davidson
OH • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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