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A bill to establish the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Committee and to facilitate the disclosure and reporting of information regarding complaints and investigations related to proprietary institutions of higher education eligible to receive Federal education assistance.

2/2/2024, 2:14 PM

Summary of Bill S 3727

Bill 118 s 3727, also known as the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Committee Act, aims to create a committee that will oversee proprietary institutions of higher education that receive federal education assistance. The purpose of this committee is to ensure transparency and accountability within these institutions by facilitating the disclosure and reporting of information related to complaints and investigations.

The bill outlines the composition of the committee, which will consist of representatives from various federal agencies involved in overseeing higher education, such as the Department of Education and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The committee will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data on complaints and investigations related to proprietary institutions, as well as developing recommendations for improving oversight and enforcement.

Additionally, the bill requires proprietary institutions to disclose certain information to students, such as accreditation status, graduation rates, and job placement rates. This information will help students make informed decisions about where to pursue their education. Overall, Bill 118 s 3727 aims to improve transparency and accountability within the proprietary education sector, ultimately benefiting students and ensuring that federal education assistance is being used effectively.

Current Status of Bill S 3727

Bill S 3727 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2024. Bill S 3727 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 1, 2024.  Bill S 3727's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S344-347) as of February 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3727

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3727

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3727

A bill to establish the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Committee and to facilitate the disclosure and reporting of information regarding complaints and investigations related to proprietary institutions of higher education eligible to receive Federal education assistance.
A bill to establish the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Committee and to facilitate the disclosure and reporting of information regarding complaints and investigations related to proprietary institutions of higher education eligible to receive Federal education assistance.

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