Rep. Takano Speaks in Support of the Accessing Higher Education Opportunity Act

Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41) speaks on the House Floor in support of H.R. H.R. 5529 the Accessing Higher Education Opportunity Act. There are currently 264 Hispanic-serving Institutions (HSIs) in the United States. While they represent only 12.9% of all non-profit colleges and universities, HSIs enroll more than 60% of all Hispanic students. Title V of the Higher Education Act (HEA) currently provides grants designed to expand educational opportunities at HSIs. H.R. 5529, the Accessing Higher Education Opportunity Act, will provide more avenues for HSIs to use Title V grant funds.