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Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2007

Policy Area: Education
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 6, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jul 31, 2007

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 110-51.

Official Summary

Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2007 - Amends the Higher Education Extension Act of 2005 to extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 through October 31, 2007.

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Executive Summary

The Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2007 amends a previous 2005 act to extend certain programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 through October 31, 2007. This extension allows continued operation of these programs for a limited time. The bill was passed by the Senate and became law on July 31, 2007.

Bottom Line

This bill temporarily extends existing higher education programs, ensuring their continued availability through late 2007.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Extends programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
  • Amends the Higher Education Extension Act of 2005 to set a new expiration date of October 31, 2007.
  • The bill was enacted into law as Public Law No: 110-51.
Who Benefits?

Institutions, students, and agencies involved in higher education programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 benefit from the continued availability of these programs during the extension period.

Potential Concerns

The bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis. Potential concerns include the short-term nature of the extension, which may require further legislative action to maintain program continuity beyond October 31, 2007. Costs or funding implications are not specified.

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 110th Congress, falls under the education policy area, and has passed into law. It reflects a legislative action to maintain existing higher education programs temporarily.

Hidden Impact Review

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GovScope reviewed 11 policy-risk categories. Hover for a quick definition. Click detected flags for bill-specific details.

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Categories Reviewed — Not Detected
Broad agency authority
New regulatory authority
Privacy concerns
Spending increases
Criminal penalties
Civil liability
Unfunded mandates
Executive discretion
Missing sunset provisions
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Indirect Effects

By extending existing higher education programs temporarily, the bill may delay the need for new legislation or program modifications, potentially affecting planning and budgeting cycles for educational institutions and agencies.

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The full bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis. Citizens interested in the long-term status of higher education programs should monitor subsequent legislative actions after the October 31, 2007 extension date. The bill’s short extension period suggests further legislative activity was anticipated.

Passage Likelihood: HighConfidence: 75%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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