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H.R. 4897

Transparency in Education Act

Transparency in Education Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Education from issuing a final rule or implementing a proposed rule affecting the determination as to whether a postsecondary career education program provides training that leads to gainful employment in a recognized occupation, which is required if it is to participate in a program under title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), until 90 days after:

  • the Secretary publishes a complete data analysis on the impact of such proposed rule on all postsecondary education programs and students at all categories of institutions of higher education that participate in a program under title IV of the HEA,
  • that analysis is published in a format similar to the Gainful Employment 2012 Informational Rate Calculations published by the Department of Education, and
  • the Comptroller General (GAO) issues a report that reviews such data analysis for accuracy and completeness.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5](R-AZ)Sponsor
27 cosponsors15 D12 R
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  • Introduced in HouseJun 18, 2014
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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