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HR 2360 114th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Higher education Licensing and registrations Student aid and college costs Teaching, teachers, curricula Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Career-Ready Student Veterans Act

Introduced: May 15, 2015 Introduced by: Takano, Mark Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 10, 2016
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 9, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H614)
Feb 9, 2016
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H614)
Feb 9, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2360.
Feb 9, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H614-616)
Feb 9, 2016
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 16, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.
Nov 16, 2015
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-336.
Sep 17, 2015
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 17, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 25, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jun 25, 2015
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 2, 2015
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 1, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 15, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 15, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 16, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Career-Ready Student Veterans Act

(Sec. 2) This bill adds the following new criteria for state approval, with respect to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance, of applications of educational institutions providing veterans with non-accredited courses:

  • a program designed to prepare an individual for state licensure or certification must meet any state instructional curriculum licensure or certification requirements; or
  • a program designed to prepare an individual for employment pursuant to standards developed by a state board or agency in an occupation requiring approval or licensure must be approved or licensed by that state board or agency.

The VA may waive either of these two requirements if:

  • the educational institution is accredited by an agency or association recognized by the Department of Education;
  • the program did not meet the requirements at any time during the two-year period preceding the waiver date;
  • the waiver furthers the purposes of the educational assistance programs or would further the education interests of individuals eligible for assistance under such programs; and
  • the educational institution does not provide any incentive payment based on securing enrollments or financial aid to any persons or entities engaged in student recruiting or admission activities or in making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance, except for recruitment of foreign students residing in foreign countries who are ineligible for federal student assistance.

The VA shall submit to Congress notice of, and justification for, a waiver within 30 days of issuance.

The VA shall disapprove a course of education unless the educational institution providing it discloses publicly any conditions or additional requirements, including training, experience, or exams, required to obtain the license, certification, or approval for which the course is designed to provide preparation.

If after enrollment in a course subject to disapproval an individual pursues one or more courses of education at the same educational institution while remaining continuously enrolled, such course or courses shall not be subject to disapproval by reason of this Act.

What's happening now February 10, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1