On the recordSeptember 5, 2018
I would like to thank the gentleman from Georgia for his amendment. It improves the underlying bill, and I support its acceptance. I rise in support of the amendment to clarify that institutions have the ability to provide additional financial counseling beyond the requirements established in the underlying bill while making sure that the additional counseling will in no way preclude students from receiving their aid on time. Although the underlying bill does not prohibit institutions from providing this counseling, this amendment makes explicit the institution's ability to provide that additional support. Institutions know their students and the individual capacity of those students, and it is important to provide this flexibility so schools can provide more counseling as needed. Again, I support the gentleman's amendment, I urge a ``yes'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.
