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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.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
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.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
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.

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