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Introduced
09/18/2019
09/18/2019
In Committee
09/18/2019
09/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify requirements for disclosure of transfer of credit policies. This bill revises the requirements placed on higher education institutions regarding the disclosure of their policies on transfering academic credits.
AI Summary
This bill, the Transparency for Transfer Students Act, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the requirements for higher education institutions to disclose their transfer of credit policies. The key provisions of the bill are: (1) requiring institutions to publicly disclose their transfer of credit policies on their website and in at least one other relevant publication, and ensuring the information is easy to find and readable; (2) requiring institutions to provide a link to the website of each institution on a list of articulation agreements, as well as a link to or explanation of the provisions of each articulation agreement; and (3) requiring institutions to provide a list of additional transfer-related resources and information, such as deadlines, financial aid information, and relevant staff contact information.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 09/18/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4380/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4380/BILLS-116hr4380ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4380/BILLS-116hr4380ih.pdf.pdf |
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