CLASS Act of 2023

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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

Congressional Summary of HR 6039

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6039

Bill HR 6039 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 24, 2023. Bill HR 6039 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 24, 2023. Bill HR 6039's most recent activity was 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 of the committee concerned. as of October 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6039

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6039

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6039

CLASS Act of 2023

Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2023

To 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.