Search Results: keywords:"student protection"

  • S. 994 — To provide for accountability in higher education.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:17,301

    The PROTECT Students Act of 2025 aims to enhance accountability in higher education by introducing measures to protect students and taxpayers. It sets standards for gainful employment programs, enforces regulations against misleading practices, ensures schools can't limit...

    Simple Explanation

    The PROTECT Students Act of 2025 is like a big rulebook that tries to make sure schools tell the truth and spend money on teaching, so students and their families know they are getting good and fair education deals.

  • S. 986 — To address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,917

    S. 986, introduced in the 119th Congress, is intended to prevent bullying and harassment in schools across the United States. The bill, known as the “Safe Schools Improvement Act,” proposes an amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It requires states...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 986, called the "Safe Schools Improvement Act," wants to make sure schools have rules to stop bullying and keep kids safe, but it doesn't say exactly how they'll get the money to do it or what happens if someone doesn't follow the rules.

  • H. R. 8729 — To ensure that institutions of higher education that withhold certain transcripts are eligible to participate in title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:256

    H. R. 8729 is a bill that ensures colleges and universities in the United States can continue to participate in federal financial aid programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, even if they withhold a student's transcripts for any reason. This means that if...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8729 is a bill that says colleges and universities can keep getting money help from the government even if they don't give students their report cards or grades if the students owe money to the school. This means schools can still take part in special programs that help students pay for school, even if they hold back a student's grades.

  • H. R. 9004 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,396

    The bill known as H.R. 9004, or the "Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2024," aims to modify the Higher Education Act of 1965 to safeguard students and taxpayers by changing how proprietary colleges and universities in the U.S. receive funding. It requires these institutions to...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a new rule for special schools that says they need to get part of their money from sources other than just the government. This is to make sure they don't rely too much on the government's help, starting in 2025.