Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act
4/8/2024, 1:55 PMSummary of Bill S 3911
Bill 118 s 3911, 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 Senators Johnny Isakson and Phil Roe and focuses on improving the quality of education in the United States.One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a new oversight body, the Education Oversight Commission, which will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of education programs at both the federal and state levels. This commission will work to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively to improve educational outcomes for students.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency in education funding and spending, requiring schools and educational institutions to report on how they are using federal funds and the impact these funds are having on student achievement. This will help to identify areas where improvements can be made and ensure that resources are being allocated in a way that benefits students the most. Furthermore, the Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act includes provisions to strengthen accountability measures for schools that are underperforming or failing to meet certain educational standards. This will help to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education and that schools are held accountable for their performance. Overall, the Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act aims to improve the quality of education in the United States by increasing oversight, transparency, and accountability in the education system. This bill has the potential to have a significant impact on the education landscape and help to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
Congressional Summary of S 3911
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.
