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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
04/08/2019
04/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. This bill forbids institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from restricting students' ability to pursue claims against IHEs in court. In addition, the bill makes mandatory arbitration agreements inapplicable to enrollment agreements between students and IHEs.
AI Summary
This bill, the Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019, aims to address two key issues related to higher education institutions (IHEs) that receive federal student aid. First, it makes mandatory arbitration agreements inapplicable to enrollment agreements between students and IHEs. Secondly, it prohibits IHEs from restricting students' ability to pursue claims against the IHEs in court, including limitations on applicable law, jury trials, or venue. The bill intends to ensure students have the ability to seek legal recourse against their IHEs through the court system, rather than being compelled to resolve disputes through private arbitration.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law. (on 04/08/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1430/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1430/BILLS-116hr1430ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1430/BILLS-116hr1430ih.pdf.pdf |
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