H.R. 4274 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2017
H.R. 4274 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Nov 7, 2017, sponsored by Ron DeSantis with 77 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 7, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 77
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2017 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make postsecondary education courses and programs, such as apprenticeship programs, that provide credits toward a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree eligible for federal student aid funding if the programs and courses are accredited by a state that has an alternative accreditation agreement with the Departme…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron DeSantis (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 77 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 7, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Nov 7, 2017)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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