Educational Opportunity and Success Act of 2023

HR 322, the Educational Opportunity and Success Act of 2023, updates the Higher Education Act’s TRIO programs to improve access and support for low-income students. It increases minimum grant amounts for TRIO programs (e.g., $200,000 to $220,000 for some grants), replaces "prior experience" with "prior success" in grant evaluations, and adds protections for applicants - allowing corrections of minor budget errors and requiring clear guidance on application reviews. The bill also expands documentation options for proving low-income status (e.g., using Pell Grant eligibility or school lunch program data) and authorizes $1.1 billion for FY2024 to fund these programs. These changes directly affect TRIO grant recipients, educational institutions, and low-income students seeking college access support.