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Credit for Prior Learning Act
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Summary of Bill S 4897
This bill, introduced in the 119th session of Congress, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by adding an allowance for costs related to prior learning assessments in the calculation of the cost of attendance for students.
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Current Status of Bill S 4897
Bill S 4897 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2026. Bill S 4897 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2026. Bill S 4897's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 24, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4897
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4897
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4897
Credit for Prior Learning Act
Credit for Prior Learning Act
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include in the calculation of cost of attendance an allowance for costs for prior learning assessments.
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