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Public Service Academy Act of 2007

Introduced: March 23, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 27, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Mar 23, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 23, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Public Service Academy Act of 2007 - Establishes in the Department of Homeland Security a U.S. Public Service Academy for the instruction in and preparation for public service of selected individuals. Sets forth provisions relating to: (1) key personnel positions and faculty and departments; (2) student qualifications and requirements for admission; (3) procedures for the appointment of students to the Academy by Members of Congress and the President; (4) curriculum standards; and (5) study abroad requirements.

Requires each Academy student to sign an agreement with respect to length of public service. Imposes tuition and cost repayment requirements for Academy students who fail to graduate or accept or complete assigned public service.

Establishes a Board of Visitors to inquire into the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations of the Academy.

Requires the tuition of each Academy student to be fully subsidized. Provides for public (80%) and private funding for the Academy.

What's happening now June 27, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

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