CLASS Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:03:11Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6039 CLASS Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:03 PM

Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2023 or the CLASS Act of 2023

This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from restricting students' ability to pursue claims against IHEs in court. In addition, the bill makes mandatory arbitration agreements inapplicable to enrollment agreements between students and IHEs.

Congress

118

Number

HR - 6039

Introduced on

2023-10-24

# Amendments

Variations and Revisions

10/25/2023

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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced

Introduced to House

House to Vote

Introduced to Senate

Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2023 or the CLASS Act of 2023

Alternative Names

Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.

Policy Areas

Education

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/9/2024

Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2023 or the CLASS Act of 2023

This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from restricting studen...

Latest Action10/25/2023

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 ...