College Employment Accountability Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1123 College Employment Accountability Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/21/2025, 12:24 PM

Summary of Bill S 1123

Bill 119 s 1123, also known as the "Higher Education Act Amendment Act," aims to make changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent institutions of higher education that employ unauthorized aliens from receiving funds from Federal student assistance or Federal institutional aid. In addition, the bill also requires institutions of higher education to participate in the E-Verify Program in order to be eligible to participate in any program authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act.

The E-Verify Program is a system that allows employers to verify the employment eligibility of their employees by checking their information against government databases. By requiring institutions of higher education to participate in this program, the bill aims to ensure that all employees at these institutions are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 1123 is to promote compliance with immigration laws and prevent the employment of unauthorized aliens at institutions of higher education that receive federal funding. This bill is currently under consideration in Congress and may have significant implications for how institutions of higher education operate and receive federal funding in the future.

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Current Status of Bill S 1123

Bill S 1123 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 25, 2025. Bill S 1123 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 25, 2025. Bill S 1123's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 25, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1123

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1123

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution of higher education that employs unauthorized aliens from receiving funds from Federal student assistance or Federal institutional aid and to require institutions of higher education to participate in the E-Verify Program in order to be eligible to participate in any program authorized under title IV of such Act.A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution of higher education that employs unauthorized aliens from receiving funds from Federal student assistance or Federal institutional aid and to require institutions of higher education to participate in the E-Verify Program in order to be eligible to participate in any program authorized under title IV of such Act.

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