To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a program to facilitate the transition to tuition-free community college in certain States, and for other purposes.

HR 5532 would establish a federal program to provide grants to states that develop comprehensive plans for tuition-free community college. States would receive funding to cover tuition costs for eligible students and provide direct aid for non-tuition expenses like housing, childcare, transportation, and food insecurity. The program requires states to create interagency committees coordinating workforce, education, and human services systems, with priority for low-income students, those without postsecondary credentials, and students facing employment barriers. It mandates data collection on enrollment, retention, completion rates, and outcomes related to in-demand industry sectors, with implementation over a 5-year period using 100% federal funding for tuition costs. This would affect community college students in participating states who meet eligibility requirements, including those without high school diplomas or postsecondary credentials.