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Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education: Background and Funding (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised May 9, 2007
Report Number RS21653
Report Type Report
Authors Bonnie F. Mangan, Knowledge Services Group
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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Summary:

The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) supportsprojects to encourage innovative reform and expand education opportunities tounderrepresented groups. This report describes the historical context leading to theestablishment of the Fund for Improvement of Postsecondary Education, provisionsgoverning the program, and the variety of projects funded by FIPSE. As part of theHigher Education Act (HEA), FIPSE would likely be part of any HEA reauthorizationin the 110th Congress.