S. 570 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to the qualifications of foreign schools.
S. 570 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Mar 6, 2003, sponsored by John Ensign with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 108-98
What it does
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise requirements for the qualification of foreign medical or veterinary schools to participate in title IV part B Federal Family Education Loan Program. Exempts graduate medical schools or veterinary schools located outside the United States from a requirement that they be a public or other nonprofit institution in order to qualify.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Ensign (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 6, 2003
- Passed the SenateJul 16, 2003
- Passed the HouseSep 30, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentOct 2, 2003
- Became lawOct 10, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-98. (Oct 10, 2003)
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- H.R. 501: Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2003
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
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