,,ii #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #agaf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #h1 #bjae,ms4 ,baldwin 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,booker1 ,mr4 ,brown1 ,ms4 ,hirono1 ,mr4 ,murphy1 ,mr4 ,leahy1 ,mr4 ,durbin1 ,mr4 ,heinrich1 ,mr4 ,cardin1 ,ms4 ,stabenow1 ,mr4 ,markey1 and ,mr4 ,whitehouse7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to provide access to higher education for the students of the ,united ,states4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,america's ,college ,promise ,act of #bjae4 #b4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this ,act is to help all individuals of the ,united ,states earn the education and skills the individuals need-- 7#a7 by making #b years of community college free1 through a new partnership with ,states and ,indian tribes to help the ,states and ,indian tribes-- 7,a7 waive resident community college tuition and fees for eligible students2 7,b7 maintain ,state and ,indian tribe support for higher education2 and 7,c7 promote key reforms to improve student outcomes2 and 7#b7 through a new partnership with minority-serving institutions to-- 7,a7 encourage eligible students to enroll and successfully complete a baccalaureate degree at participating institutions2 and 7,b7 promote key reforms to improve student outcomes4 ,i ,state and ,indian tribe grants for community college #aja4 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under section #ajg7;a7 for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible ,states and ,indian tribes to pay the ,federal share of expenditures needed to carry out the activities and services described in section #aje4 #ajb4 ,federal share2 non-federal share 7a7 ,federal share 7#a7 ,formula ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal share of a grant under this title shall be based on a formula1 determined by the ,secretary1 that-- 7,a7 accounts for the ,state or ,indian tribe's share of eligible students2 and 7,b7 provides1 for each eligible student in the ,state or ,indian tribe1 a per-student amount that is-- 7i7 not less than #cjj percent of the per-student amount of the ,state or ,indian tribe share1 determined under subsection 7b71 subject to clause 7ii72 and 7ii7 not greater than #ge percent of-- 7,i7 for the #bjaf-bjag award year1 the average resident community college tuition and fees per student in all ,states for the most recent year for which data are available2 and 7,,ii7 for each subsequent award year1 the average resident community college tuition and fees per student in all ,states calculated under this subclause for the preceding year1 increased by the lesser of-- 7aa7 the percentage by which the average resident community college tuition and fees per student in all ,states for the most recent year for which data are available increased as compared to such average for the preceding year2 or 7bb7 #c percent4 7#b7 ,exception for certain indian tribes ,in any case in which not less than #ge percent of the students at the community colleges operated or controlled by an ,indian tribe are low-income students1 the amount of the ,federal share for such ,indian tribe shall be not less than #ie percent of the total amount needed to waive tuition and fees for all eligible students enrolled in such community colleges4 7b7 ,state or tribal share 7#a7 ,formula 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state or tribal share of a grant under this title for each fiscal year shall be the amount needed to pay #be percent of the average community college resident tuition and fees per student in all ,states in the #bjaf-bjag award year for all eligible students in the ,state or ,indian tribe1 respectively1 for such fiscal year1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,exception for certain indian tribes ,in a case in which not less than #e percent of the students at the community colleges operated or controlled by an ,indian tribe are low-income students1 the amount of such ,indian tribe's tribal share shall not exceed #e percent of the total amount needed to waive tuition and fees for all eligible students enrolled in such community colleges4 7#b7 ,need-based aid ,a ,state or ,indian tribe may include any need-based financial aid provided through ,state or tribal funds to eligible students as part of the ,state or tribal share4 7#c7 ,no in-kind contributions ,a ,state or ,indian tribe shall not include in-kind contributions for purposes of the ,state or tribal share described in paragraph 7#a74 #ajc4 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for a grant under this title1 a ,state or ,indian tribe shall agree to waive community college resident tuition and fees for all eligible students for each year of the grant4 #ajd4 ,applications 7a7 ,submission ,for each fiscal year for which a ,state or ,indian tribe desires a grant under this title1 an application shall be submitted to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall be submitted by-- 7#a7 in the case of a ,state1 the ,governor1 the ,state agency with jurisdiction over higher education1 or another agency designated by the ,governor to administer the program under this title2 or 7#b7 in the case of an ,indian tribe1 the governing body of such tribe4 7b7 ,contents ,each ,state or ,indian tribe application shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 an estimate of the number of eligible students in the ,state or ,indian tribe and the cost of waiving community college resident tuition and fees for all eligible students for each fiscal year covered by the grant1 with annual increases of an amount that shall not exceed #c percent of the prior year's average resident community college tuition and fees2 7#b7 an assurance that all community colleges in the ,state or under the jurisdiction of the ,indian tribe1 respectively1 will waive resident tuition and fees for eligible students in programs that are-- 7,a7 academic programs with credits that can fully transfer via articulation agreement toward a baccalaureate degree or postbaccalaureate degree at any public institution of higher education in the ,state2 or 7,b7 occupational skills training programs that lead to a recognized postsecondary credential that is in an in-demand industry sector or occupation in the ,state2 7#c7 a description of the promising and evidence-based institutional reforms and innovative practices to improve student outcomes1 including completion or transfer rates1 that have been or will be adopted by the participating community colleges1 such as-- 7,a7 providing comprehensive academic and student support services1 including mentoring and advising1 especially for first-generation and minority students2 7,b7 providing accelerated learning opportunities1 such as dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 7,c7 advancing competency-based education2 7,d7 strengthening remedial education1 especially for low-income students1 first generation students1 adult students1 and students from other underrepresented groups in postsecondary education2 7,e7 implementing course redesigns of high-enrollment courses to improve student outcomes and reduce cost2 or 7,f7 utilizing career pathways or degree pathways2 7#d7 a description of how the ,state or ,indian tribe will promote alignment between its public secondary school and postsecondary education systems1 including between #b-year and #d-year public institutions of higher education and with minority-serving institutions described in section #cga of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq71 to expand awareness of and access to postsecondary education1 reduce the need for remediation and repeated coursework1 and improve student outcomes2 7#e7 a description of how the ,state or ,indian tribe will ensure that programs leading to a recognized postsecondary credential meet the quality criteria established by the ,state under section #abc7;a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caec7;a77 or other quality criteria determined appropriate by the ,state or ,indian tribe2 7#f7 an assurance that all participating community colleges in the ,state or under the authority of the ,indian tribe have entered into program participation agreements under section #dhg of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid72 7#g7 an assurance that1 for each year of the grant1 the ,state or ,indian tribe will notify each eligible student of the student's remaining eligibility for assistance under this title2 and 7#h7 a description of how the ,state or ,indian tribe will promote the improved performance of public institutions of higher education through funding reform1 including through the use of a performance-based model that allocates a portion of the ,state or ,indian tribe's public higher education expenditures based on the performance of those institutions on ,state-specified metrics1 including successful student outcomes4 #aje4 ,allowable uses of funds 7a7 ,in general ,a ,state or ,indian tribe shall use a grant under this title only to provide funds to participating community colleges to waive resident tuition and fees for eligible students who are enrolled in-- 7#a7 academic programs with credits that can fully transfer via articulation agreement toward a baccalaureate degree or postbaccalaureate degree at any public institution of higher education in the ,state2 or 7#b7 occupational skills training programs that lead to a recognized postsecondary credential that is in an in-demand industry sector or occupation in the ,state4 7b7 ,additional uses ,if a ,state or ,indian tribe demonstrates to the ,secretary that it has grant funds remaining after meeting the demand for activities described in subsection 7a71 the ,state or ,indian tribe may use those funds to carry out one or more of the following3 7#a7 ,expanding the waiver of resident tuition and fees at community college to students who are returning students or otherwise not enrolling in postsecondary education for the first time1 and who meet the student eligibility requirements of clauses 7i7 through 7v7 of section #ajf7d77;,a74 7#b7 ,expanding the scope and capacity of high-quality academic and occupational skills training programs at community colleges4 7#c7 ,improving postsecondary education readiness in the ,state or ,indian tribe1 through outreach and early intervention4 7#d7 ,expanding access to dual or concurrent enrollment programs4 7#e7 ,improving affordability at #d-year public institutions of higher education4 7c7 ,use of funds for administrative purposes ,a ,state or ,indian tribe that receives a grant under this title may not use any funds provided under this title for administrative purposes relating to the grant under this title4 7d7 ,maintenance of effort ,a ,state or ,indian tribe receiving a grant under this title is entitled to receive its full allotment of funds under this title for a fiscal year only if1 for each year of the grant1 the ,state or ,indian tribe provides financial support for public higher education at a level equal to or exceeding the average amount provided per full-time equivalent student for public institutions of higher education for the #c consecutive preceding ,state or ,indian tribe fiscal years4 ,in making the calculation under this subsection1 the ,state or ,indian tribe shall exclude capital expenses and research and development costs and include need-based financial aid for students who attend public institutions of higher education4 7e7 ,annual report ,a ,state or ,indian tribe receiving a grant under this title shall submit an annual report to the ,secretary-- 7#a7 describing the uses of grant funds under this title1 the progress made in fulfilling the requirements of the grant1 and the rates of graduation1 transfer1 and attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential for the students at participating community colleges2 and 7#b7 including any other information as the ,secretary may require4 7f7 ,reporting by ,secretary ,the ,secretary annually shall-- 7#a7 compile and analyze the information described in subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 prepare and submit a report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives containing the analysis described in paragraph 7#a7 and an identification of ,state and ,indian tribe best practices for achieving the purpose of this title4 7g7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to eligible ,states and ,indian tribes concerning best practices regarding the promising and evidence-based institutional reforms and innovative practices to improve student outcomes as described in section #ajd7;b77#c7 and shall disseminate such best practices among the ,states and ,indian tribes4 7h7 ,continuation of funding 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state or ,indian tribe receiving a grant under this title for a fiscal year may continue to receive funding under this title for future fiscal years conditioned on the availability of budget authority and on meeting the requirements of the grant1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,discontinuation ,the ,secretary may discontinue funding of the ,federal share of a grant under this title if the ,state or ,indian tribe has violated the terms of the grant or is not making adequate progress in implementing the reforms described in the application submitted under section #ajd4 #ajf4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,career pathway ,the term career pathway has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#b7 ,community college ,the term community college means a public institution of higher education at which the highest degree that is predominantly awarded to students is an associate's degree1 including #b-year tribally controlled colleges under section #caf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7 and public #b-year ,state institutions of higher education4 7#c7 ,dual or concurrent enrollment program ,the term dual or concurrent enrollment program means an academic program through which a secondary school student is able simultaneously to earn credit toward a secondary school diploma and a postsecondary degree or other recognized postsecondary credential1 including an early college high school program4 7#d7 ,eligible student 7,a7 ,definition ,the term eligible student means a student who-- 7i7 7,i7 enrolls in a community college for the first time1 regardless of age1 after the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,,ii7 is enrolled in a community college1 for the first time1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 7ii7 attends the community college on not less than a half-time basis2 7iii7 is maintaining satisfactory progress1 as defined in section #dhd7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia7;c771 in the student's course of study2 7iv7 qualifies for resident tuition1 as determined by the ,state or ,indian tribe2 and 7v7 is enrolled in an eligible program described in section #ajd7;b77#b74 7,b7 ,special rule ,an otherwise eligible student shall lose eligibility #c calendar years after first receiving benefits under this title4 7#e7 ,in-demand industry sector or occupation ,the term in-demand industry sector or occupation has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#f7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dgi;a74 7#g7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#h7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning as described in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#i7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#aj7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc74 #ajg4 ,appropriations 7a7 ,authorization and appropriations ,for the purpose of making grants under this title1 there are authorized to be appropriated1 and there are appropriated-- 7#a7 #a1cfe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 7#b7 #c1jbj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7#c7 #c1hed1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#d7 #e1cie1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#e7 #g1jfa1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#f7 #h1jhe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#g7 #aj1ahb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#h7 #ac1jai1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#i7 #ac1ehc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7#aj7 #ad1aga1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each succeeding fiscal year4 7b7 ,availability ,funds appropriated under subsection 7a7 shall remain available to the ,secretary until expended4 7c7 ,insufficient funds ,if the amount appropriated under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year is not sufficient to award each participating ,state and ,indian tribe a grant under this title that is equal to the minimum amount of the ,federal share described in section #ajb7;a71 the ,secretary may ratably reduce the amount of each such grant or take other actions necessary to ensure an equitable distribution of such amount4 ,,ii ,grants to ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities1 ,hispanic-serving institutions1 ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institutions1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 ,alaska ,native-serving institutions1 ,native ,hawaiian-serving institutions1 ,predominantly ,black ,institutions1 and ,native ,american-serving nontribal institutions #bja4 ,pathways to student success for historically black colleges and universities 7a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under section #bjd7;a7 for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to participating #d-year historically black colleges or universities that meet the requirements of subsection 7b7 to-- 7#a7 encourage students to enroll as first-time students and successfully complete a bachelor's degree at participating institutions2 7#b7 provide incentives to community college students to transfer to participating institutions through strong transfer pathways to complete a bachelor's degree program2 and 7#c7 support participating institutions to better serve new and existing students by engaging in reforms and innovations designed to improve completion rates and other student outcomes4 7b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the program under this section1 an institution shall be a historically black college or university that-- 7#a7 has a student body of which not less than #ce percent are low-income students2 7#b7 commits to maintaining or adopting and implementing promising and evidence-based institutional reforms and innovative practices to improve the completion rates and other student outcomes1 such as-- 7,a7 providing comprehensive academic and student support services1 including mentoring and advising2 7,b7 providing accelerated learning opportunities and degree pathways1 such as dual enrollment and pathways to graduate and professional degree programs2 7,c7 advancing distance and competency-based education2 7,d7 partnering with employers1 industry1 not-for-profit associations1 and other groups to provide opportunities to advance learning outside the classroom1 including work-based learning opportunities such as internships or apprenticeships or programs designed to improve inter-cultural development and personal growth1 such as foreign exchange and study abroad programs2 7,e7 reforming remedial education1 especially for low-income students1 first generation college students1 adult students1 and other underrepresented students2 or 7,f7 implementing course redesigns of high-enrollment courses to improve student outcomes and reduce cost2 7#c7 sets performance goals for improving student outcomes for the duration of the grant2 and 7#d7 if receiving a grant for transfer students1 has articulation agreements with community colleges at the national1 ,state1 or local level to ensure that community college credits can fully transfer to the participating institution4 7c7 ,grant amount 7#a7 ,initial amount ,for the first year that an eligible institution participates in the grant program under this section and subject to paragraph 7#c71 such eligible institution shall receive a grant in an amount based on the product of-- 7,a7 the actual cost of tuition and fees at the eligible institution in such year 7referred to in this section as the per-student rebate72 multiplied by 7,b7 the number of eligible students enrolled in the eligible institution for the preceding year4 7#b7 ,subsequent increases ,for each succeeding year after the first year of the grant program under this section1 each participating eligible institution shall receive a grant in the amount determined under paragraph 7#a7 for such year1 except that in no case shall the amount of the per-student rebate for an eligible institution increase by more than #c percent as compared to the amount of such rebate for the preceding year4 7#c7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,maximum per-student rebate ,no eligible institution participating in the grant program under this section shall receive a per-student rebate amount for any year that is greater than the national average of annual tuition and fees at public #d-year institutions of higher education for such year1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,first year tuition and fees ,during the first year of participation in the grant program under this section1 no eligible institution may increase tuition and fees at a rate greater than any annual increase at the eligible institution in the previous #e years4 7d7 ,application ,an eligible institution that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7e7 ,use of funds ,funds awarded under this section to a participating eligible institution shall be-- 7#a7 applied in their entirety to student accounts2 and 7#b7 used to waive or significantly reduce tuition and fees for eligible students in an amount of not more than up to the annual per-student rebate amount for each student1 for not more than the first #fj credits an eligible student enrolls in the participating eligible institution4 #bjb4 ,pathways to student success for ,hispanic-serving institutions1 ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institutions1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 ,alaska ,native-serving institutions1 ,native ,hawaiian-serving institutions1 ,predominantly ,black ,institutions1 and ,native ,american-serving nontribal institutions 7a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under section #bjd7;a7 for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to participating #d-year minority-serving institutions to-- 7#a7 encourage students to enroll as first-time students and successfully complete a bachelor's degree at participating institutions2 7#b7 provide incentives to community college students to transfer to participating institutions through strong transfer pathways to complete a bachelor's degree program2 and 7#c7 support participating institutions to better serve new and existing students by engaging in reforms and innovations designed to improve completion rates and other student outcomes4 7b7 ,institutional eligibility ,to be eligible to participate and receive a grant under this section1 an institution shall be a minority-serving institution that-- 7#a7 has a student body of which not less than #ce percent are low-income students2 7#b7 commits to maintaining or adopting and implementing promising and evidence-based institutional reforms and innovative practices to improve the completion rates and other student outcomes1 such as-- 7,a7 providing comprehensive academic and student support services1 including mentoring and advising2 7,b7 providing accelerated learning opportunities and degree pathways1 such as dual enrollment and pathways to graduate and professional degree programs2 7,c7 advancing distance and competency-based education2 7,d7 partnering with employers1 industry1 not-for-profit associations1 and other groups to provide opportunities to advance learning outside the classroom1 including work-based learning opportunities such as internships or apprenticeships or programs designed to improve inter-cultural development and personal growth1 such as foreign exchange and study abroad programs2 7,e7 reforming remedial education1 especially for low-income students1 first generation college students1 adult students1 and other underrepresented students2 and 7,f7 implementing course redesigns of high-enrollment courses to improve student outcomes and reduce cost2 7#c7 sets performance goals for improving student outcomes for the duration of the grant2 and 7#d7 if receiving a grant for transfer students1 has articulation agreements with community colleges at the national1 ,state1 or local levels to ensure that community college credits can fully transfer to the participating institution4 7c7 ,grant amount 7#a7 ,initial amount ,for the first year that an eligible institution participates in the grant program under this section and subject to paragraph 7#c71 such participating eligible institution shall receive a grant in an amount based on the product of-- 7,a7 the actual cost of tuition and fees at the eligible institution in such year 7referred to in this section as the per-student rebate72 multiplied by 7,b7 the number of eligible students enrolled in the eligible institution for the preceding year4 7#b7 ,subsequent increases ,for each succeeding year after the first year of the grant program under this section1 each participating eligible institution shall receive a grant in the amount determined under paragraph 7#a7 for such year1 except that in no case shall the amount of the per-student rebate increase by more than #c percent as compared to the amount of such rebate for the preceding year4 7#c7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,maximum per-student rebate ,no eligible institution participating in the grant program under this section shall receive a per-student rebate amount for a grant year greater than the national average of public four-year institutional tuition and fees1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,first year tuition and fees ,during the first year of participation in the grant program under this section1 no eligible institution may increase tuition and fees at a rate greater than any annual increase made by the institution in the previous #e years4 7d7 ,application ,an eligible institution shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such a manner1 and containing such information as determined by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,use of funds ,funds awarded under this section to a participating eligible institution shall be-- 7#a7 applied in their entirety to student accounts2 and 7#b7 used to waive or significantly reduce tuition and fees for eligible students in an amount of not more than up to the annual per-student rebate amount for each student1 for not more than the first #fj credits an eligible student enrolls in the participating eligible institution4 #bjc4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,eligible student 7,a7 ,definition ,the term eligible student means a student1 regardless of age1 who-- 7i7 7,i7 enrolls in a historically black college or university1 or minority-serving institution1 for the first time2 or 7,,ii7 transfers from a community college into a historically black college or university1 or minority-serving institution1 for the first time2 7ii7 attends the historically black college or university1 or minority serving institution1 on at least a half-time basis2 7iii7 maintains satisfactory academic progress2 and 7iv7 is a low-income student4 7,b7 ,special rules 7i7 ,first #c years ,an otherwise eligible student shall lose eligibility #c calendar years after first receiving benefits under this title4 7ii7 ,special rule for certain students ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a77i71 an otherwise eligible student whose parent or guardian was denied a ,,plus loan after ,november #bjaa and before ,march #bi1 #bjae1 and who subsequently withdrew from a historically black college or university1 or minority-serving institution1 and has not yet completed a program of study at such historically black college or university or minority-serving institution1 shall be eligible to participate under section #bja or #bjb in order to complete such program of study1 subject to all other requirements of section #bja or #bjb 7as the case may be74 7#b7 ,historically black college or university ,the term historically black college or university means a part ,b institution described in section #cbb7b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa7b774 7#c7 ,low-income student ,the term low-income student has the meaning given such term by the ,secretary1 except that such term shall not exclude any student eligible for a ,federal ,pell ,grant under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a74 7#d7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means any public or not-for-profit institution of higher education-- 7,a7 described in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g7 of section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq72 and 7,b7 designated as a minority-serving institution by the ,secretary4 #bjd4 ,appropriations 7a7 ,authorization and appropriations for ,,hbcu and ,,msi grants ,for the purpose of carrying out sections #bja and #bjb1 there are authorized to be appropriated1 and there are appropriated-- 7#a7 #ee1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 7#b7 #ahj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7#c7 #a1jgb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#d7 #a1aae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#e7 #a1afj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#f7 #a1bjf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#g7 #a1bbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#h7 #a1cjf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#i7 #a1cei1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7#aj7 #a1dad1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each succeeding fiscal year4 7b7 ,availability ,funds appropriated under subsection 7a7 are to remain available to the ,secretary until expended4 7c7 ,insufficient funds ,if the amount appropriated under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year is not sufficient to award each participating institution in the grant programs under sections #bja and #bjb a grant under this part equal to #ajj percent of the grant amount determined under section #bja7;c71 the ,secretary may ratably reduce the amount of each such grant or take other actions necessary to ensure an equitable distribution of such amount4