Higher Education Innovation Act

Senate Bill 4106 - Higher Education Innovation Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T03:36:28Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4106 Higher Education Innovation Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 3:36 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4106

Higher Education Innovation Act

This bill establishes 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 cost-effectiveness, agree to outcome-based oversight and reporting requirements, meet performance metrics, and comply with other specified requirements.

Authorization by an innovation authorizer is deemed recognized accreditation for purposes of participation in federal student-aid programs.

An IHE or education provider may be both accredited by a recognized accrediting agency and authorized by an innovation authorizer, if it meets the requirements of both.

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Current Status of Bill S 4106

Bill S 4106 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2022. Bill S 4106 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 28, 2022. Bill S 4106's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 28, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4106

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4106

Higher Education Innovation Act

A bill to establish an alternative, outcomes-based process for authorizing innovative, high-quality higher education providers to participate in programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.