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Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6055
Bill 117 HR 6055, also known as the Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2021, aims to provide legal assistance and support services to students who are involved in court proceedings. The bill specifically focuses on students who are facing legal challenges related to their education, such as disciplinary actions, special education services, or discrimination.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a grant program to fund legal assistance and support services for students, as well as the creation of a national resource center to provide training and technical assistance to schools and organizations that serve students in need of legal support.
Additionally, the bill requires schools to notify students and their families of their right to legal representation and support services, and to provide information on how to access these resources. It also prohibits schools from retaliating against students who seek legal assistance or support. Overall, the Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2021 aims to ensure that students have access to the legal resources and support they need to navigate the complexities of the legal system and protect their educational rights.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a grant program to fund legal assistance and support services for students, as well as the creation of a national resource center to provide training and technical assistance to schools and organizations that serve students in need of legal support.
Additionally, the bill requires schools to notify students and their families of their right to legal representation and support services, and to provide information on how to access these resources. It also prohibits schools from retaliating against students who seek legal assistance or support. Overall, the Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2021 aims to ensure that students have access to the legal resources and support they need to navigate the complexities of the legal system and protect their educational rights.
Congressional Summary of HR 6055
Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2021 or the CLASS Act of 2021
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 6055
Bill HR 6055 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6055 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6055's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6055
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6055
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6055
Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2021
Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2021
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6055
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