S-608 : Still Just a Bill


Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019

This bill forbids institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from restricting students' ability to pursue claims against IHEs in court. In addition, the bill makes mandatory arbitration agreements inapplicable to enrollment agreements between students and IHEs.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-28IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-02-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Education
Related Subjects
  • Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Higher education
  • Student aid and college costs
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