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HR 412 110th Congress House

Independent Study of Distance Education Act of 2007

Official title: To require an independent evaluation of distance education programs.

Introduced: April 23, 2007 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 9, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Jan 11, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 11, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E77-78)
Jan 11, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 9, 2007

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Independent Study of Distance Education Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Education to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate the quality of distance education, as compared to campus-based education programs, at institutions of higher education. Requires the study to identify the types of students that derive the most benefit from each program and the types that do not benefit from distance education.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Apr 23, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 412: Independent Study of Distance Education Act of 2007. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-412/
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"H.R. 412: Independent Study of Distance Education Act of 2007." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-412/.
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