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Bill114th CongressFiled May 15, 2015Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 2360

Career-Ready Student Veterans Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 9, 2016)

(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 just happenedFeb 10, 2016

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41](D-CA)Sponsor
7 cosponsors4 D3 R
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  1. Feb 10, 2016IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Feb 9, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 9, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H614)

  4. Feb 9, 2016Floor8000

    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)

  5. Feb 9, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2360.

  6. Feb 9, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H614-616)

  7. Feb 9, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Nov 16, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.

  9. Nov 16, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-336.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. Nov 16, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-336.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Sep 17, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Sep 17, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Jun 25, 2015Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  14. Jun 25, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  15. Jun 2, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  16. Jun 1, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  17. May 15, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  18. May 15, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. May 15, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 9, 201636

(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.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Nov 16, 201517

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.

Introduced in HouseMay 15, 2015

Career-Ready Student Veterans Act

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 criteria added by this Act also apply to approval of accredited courses at for-profit educational institutions.

Career-Ready Student Veterans Act — Informed