H.R. 2869, The Central Asia Education Enhancement Act of 2007

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H.R. 2869 would establish a pilot program of Central Asian scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the United States.

Detailed Summary

Central Asia Education Enhancement Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of State to establish a pilot program of scholarships for public policy internships in the United States for undergraduate and graduate students from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Gives internship priority to students who are: (1) underprivileged or from ethnic, religious or cultural minorities; and (2) from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, or Uzbekistan.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/26/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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