Mel’s Law

Hozzl · 2024-10-16T11:23:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9857 Mel’s Law currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/16/2024, 11:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9857

The bill "Mel’s Law," designated as H.R. 9857 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 25, 2024, aims to address a specific issue related to Mel's Law that are not explicitly outlined in the provided context. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9857/BILLS-118hr9857ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 9857

Mel's Law

This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs to establish policies for awarding posthumous degrees.

Specifically, the IHE must certify that it has a policy to award a posthumous degree to a deceased student who (1) was enrolled in a degree program at the IHE; (2) died prior to completing such program; and (3) at the time of death, was in academic standing consistent with the requirements for graduation from such program (as determined by the IHE).

The bill prohibits accrediting agencies from taking into consideration the number of posthumous degrees awarded to deceased students by the IHE. (Under current law, an IHE must be accredited by an accrediting agency to participate in federal student aid programs.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 9857

Bill HR 9857 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill HR 9857 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 25, 2024. Bill HR 9857's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of September 25, 2024

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9857

Mel’s Law

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education, as a condition of participation in programs under title IV of such Act, to establish a policy to award posthumous degrees to certain deceased students, and for other purposes.