AWARDS OF PELL GRANTS TO PRISONERS PROHIBITED.

SEC. 20411. AWARDS OF PELL GRANTS TO PRISONERS PROHIBITED. (a) In General.—Section 401(b)(8) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a(b)(8)) is amended to read as follows: “(8) No basic grant shall be awarded under this subpart to any individual who is incarcerated in any Federal or State penal institution.” . (b) Application of Amendment.—The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to periods of enrollment beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act.