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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish demonstration projects for competency-based education.

USA115th CongressHR-2859| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2017
Jared Polis

Jared Polis

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (13)
Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Luke Messer (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advancing Competency-Based Education Act of 2017 This amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish competency-based education demonstration projects, which measure academic progress and attainment by the assessment of student learning in lieu of, or in addition to, credit or clock hours.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • June 8, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • June 8, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6543: To amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that every student has a path to a quality, debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career.
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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish demonstration projects for competency-based education.

USA115th CongressHR-2859| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2017
Advancing Competency-Based Education Act of 2017 This amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish competency-based education demonstration projects, which measure academic progress and attainment by the assessment of student learning in lieu of, or in addition to, credit or clock hours.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • June 8, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • June 8, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jared Polis

Jared Polis

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (13)
Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Luke Messer (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6543: To amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that every student has a path to a quality, debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Academic performance and assessmentsAdvisory bodiesEducation programs fundingGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationMinority educationStudent recordsTeaching, teachers, curricula