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College Employment Accountability Act
4/11/2024, 7:15 PM
Summary of Bill S 3978
Bill 118 s 3978, also known as the College Employment Accountability Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of increasing transparency and accountability in college employment practices. The bill seeks to address issues related to the hiring and compensation of college employees, particularly adjunct faculty members.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the requirement for colleges and universities to disclose information about the employment status and compensation of adjunct faculty members. This includes details such as the number of adjunct faculty members employed, their average pay, and the benefits they receive. By requiring this information to be made public, the bill aims to shed light on the often precarious working conditions faced by adjunct faculty members.
Additionally, the College Employment Accountability Act includes provisions aimed at ensuring that adjunct faculty members are fairly compensated for their work. This includes requirements for colleges and universities to establish minimum pay rates for adjunct faculty members and to provide them with access to benefits such as healthcare and retirement plans. Overall, the College Employment Accountability Act seeks to address the growing concerns about the treatment of adjunct faculty members in higher education institutions. By increasing transparency and accountability in college employment practices, the bill aims to improve the working conditions and compensation of adjunct faculty members across the country.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the requirement for colleges and universities to disclose information about the employment status and compensation of adjunct faculty members. This includes details such as the number of adjunct faculty members employed, their average pay, and the benefits they receive. By requiring this information to be made public, the bill aims to shed light on the often precarious working conditions faced by adjunct faculty members.
Additionally, the College Employment Accountability Act includes provisions aimed at ensuring that adjunct faculty members are fairly compensated for their work. This includes requirements for colleges and universities to establish minimum pay rates for adjunct faculty members and to provide them with access to benefits such as healthcare and retirement plans. Overall, the College Employment Accountability Act seeks to address the growing concerns about the treatment of adjunct faculty members in higher education institutions. By increasing transparency and accountability in college employment practices, the bill aims to improve the working conditions and compensation of adjunct faculty members across the country.
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Current Status of Bill S 3978
Bill S 3978 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2024. Bill S 3978 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 19, 2024. Bill S 3978's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3978
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3978
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3978
College Employment Accountability Act
College Employment Accountability 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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