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Introduced
10/04/2019
10/04/2019
In Committee
10/04/2019
10/04/2019
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 require an institution of higher education to submit a teach-out plan under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. This bill revises provisions related to the recognition of an accrediting agency or association as a reliable authority on the quality of education or training offered by an institution of higher education (IHE). Specifically, an accreditor must (1) monitor the growth of programs at IHEs that are experiencing significant enrollment decline; (2) require, review, and approve the mandatory teach-out plan submitted by an IHE upon the occurrence of certain events indicating a potential school closure; and (3) respond to student complaints and monitor, assess, and submit such complaints to the Department of Education and the relevant state agencies.
AI Summary
This bill, the Stop College Closures Act of 2019, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require accrediting agencies to monitor enrollment declines at institutions of higher education (IHEs), approve mandatory teach-out plans upon certain events indicating potential school closure, respond to student complaints, and submit such complaints to the Department of Education and relevant state agencies. Specifically, the bill requires accreditors to monitor program growth at IHEs with significant enrollment decline, approve teach-out plans when an IHE faces financial challenges or potential closure, and respond to and monitor student complaints, sharing them with the government. The goal is to provide more oversight and transparency around potential college closures to protect students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (18)
Donna Shalala (D)*,
André Carson (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Josh Harder (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Joseph Kennedy (D),
Peter King (R),
Lucy McBath (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 10/04/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4615/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4615/BILLS-116hr4615ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4615/BILLS-116hr4615ih.pdf.pdf |
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