H.R. 2247 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2247 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2021 Mr. Pocan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To require in-State tuition rates for qualifying foster youth. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Lewis Foster Youth Tuition Fairness Act. 2. In-State tuition rates for qualifying foster youth Section 477(b)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(b)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (L) A certification by the chief executive officer of the State that the State will not charge youths eligible for services under the State program of any State under this section tuition for attendance at a public institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) or a postsecondary vocational institution (as defined in section 102(c) of such Act) in the State at a rate that is greater than the rate charged for residents of the State for such attendance. .