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S. 3251

Referred to Committee

CLASS Act of 2021

Introduced 11/18/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8453)

11/18/2021 • Senate

Summary

Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2021 or the CLASS Act of 2021

This bill prohibits 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.

Introduced in Senate • 11/18/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Education

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (8)

Party Breakdown

8
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Democrat • IL

Sponsored 11/18/2021

Cosponsors (7)

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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

D-RI

Joined 11/18/2021

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Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

D-MA

Joined 11/18/2021

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Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]

D-OH

Joined 11/18/2021

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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

D-CT

Joined 11/18/2021

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Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

D-HI

Joined 11/18/2021

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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

D-MA

Joined 11/18/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

November 18, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8453)

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Introduced in Senate11/18/2021

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors7