Establishes an emergency preparedness grant program for higher education institutions.
The Emergency Preparedness in Higher Education Act establishes a grant program for higher education institutions to create or expand emergency preparedness programs. Eligible institutions include historically Black colleges, Hispanic-serving institutions, and others. Grants support infrastructure improvements, equipment, and technology for emergency operations. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will administer the program, with a report to Congress on its effectiveness due three years after enactment.
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