S. 4496 — A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.

S. 4496 — A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to enhance support for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) by allowing them to use federal grant funds for various arts and cultural programs. The goal is to strengthen these institutions, which have historically played a vital role in promoting Black art and culture, and to address the funding disparities they face compared to predominantly White colleges. Key provisions of the legislation include new uses for grant funds that specifically target arts and cultural education.