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Bill > HR6039
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Introduced
10/24/2023
10/24/2023
In Committee
10/25/2023
10/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2023 or the CLASS Act of 2023, seeks to: (1) make chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, which deals with the enforcement of arbitration agreements, inapplicable to enrollment agreements between students and institutions of higher education; and (2) prohibit institutions of higher education from imposing any limitations or restrictions on a student's ability to pursue claims against the institution in court. The bill provides definitions for "enrollment agreement" and "institution of higher education," and specifies that the Act and its amendments will take effect one year after the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Maxine Waters (D)*,
André Carson (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Rosa DeLauro (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Al Green (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Kweisi Mfume (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 10/25/2023)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Higher Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6039/all-info | 10/25/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6039/BILLS-118hr6039ih.pdf | 11/08/2023 |
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