H. R. 9857, known as "Mel’s Law," aims to modify the Higher Education Act of 1965 by requiring colleges and universities to have a policy in place for awarding degrees to students who have passed away before finishing their studies. To receive the degree after death, the...
Simple Explanation
Mel’s Law wants colleges to give a special diploma to students who have died before they could finish school, but only if they were doing well in their classes.