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S.615: Higher Education Innovation Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 13, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 13, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - March 13, 2017
Bill Summary
Higher Education Innovation Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish an alternative authorization process for institutions of higher education (IHEs) and other education providers to participate in federal student aid programs. The Department of Education must approve innovation authorizers to authorize IHEs or other education providers that: promote student success outcomes and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 13, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) |