Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act
12/15/2023, 3:59 PMSummary of Bill HR 3981
Bill 118 HR 3981, also known as the Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act, aims to expand oversight and accountability in the field of education. The bill was introduced by Representatives Johnny Isakson and Phil Roe.The main goal of this legislation is to improve the quality of education in the United States by increasing transparency and oversight of educational programs. The bill proposes the creation of a new oversight body that will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of various education programs.
Additionally, the Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act seeks to enhance collaboration between federal, state, and local education agencies to ensure that resources are being used efficiently and effectively. The bill also includes provisions for increasing access to high-quality education for all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. Overall, the Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act aims to promote accountability and transparency in the education system, with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for students across the country.
Congressional Summary of HR 3981
Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act
This bill requires educational institutions to notify state approving agencies or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) within 30 days of becoming subject to certain unfavorable actions as a condition of approval for VA educational assistance purposes. For example, a reportable event would include punitive action taken against an educational institution by a state or federal agency.
Institutions that are applying to have nonaccredited courses of education approved for purposes of VA educational assistance must also agree to notify the state approving agency or the VA within 30 days of the institution becoming subject to an unfavorable action.
The state approving agency or the VA must take specified disciplinary action (e.g., revocation of the approval of courses and programs by an institution) if an institution does not comply with the notification requirements prescribed by this bill.
The VA must establish a database within 180 days of the enactment of this bill for risk-based surveys, which deal with the oversight of educational institutions with courses and programs of education approved for purposes of VA educational assistance.
