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S 4106 117th Congress Senate Education

Higher Education Innovation Act

Introduced: April 28, 2022 Introduced by: Bennet, Michael F. Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 28, 2022
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Higher Education Innovation Act

This bill establishes an alternative authorization process for institutions of higher education (IHEs) and other education providers to participate in federal student-aid programs.

The Department of Education must approve innovation authorizers to authorize IHEs or other education providers that promote student success outcomes and cost-effectiveness, agree to outcome-based oversight and reporting requirements, meet performance metrics, and comply with other specified requirements.

Authorization by an innovation authorizer is deemed recognized accreditation for purposes of participation in federal student-aid programs.

An IHE or education provider may be both accredited by a recognized accrediting agency and authorized by an innovation authorizer, if it meets the requirements of both.

What's happening now April 28, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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