This legislation aims to protect students' rights to pursue legal claims against institutions of higher education by modifying federal law. It specifically mandates that Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the United States Code, which governs the enforcement of arbitration agreements , will no longer apply to enrollment agreements between students and colleges or universities. This change ensures that students cannot be compelled into arbitration for disputes arising from their enrollment contracts, thereby preserving their access to the court system. Furthermore, the bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions from requiring or enforcing any agreement that limits a student's ability to pursue a claim in court. This includes restrictions on the choice of applicable law, the right to a jury trial , or the venue for legal proceedings. The intent is to prevent institutions from using contractual clauses to waive students' rights to judicial recourse, whether individually or as part of a group. These provisions will take effect one year after the bill's enactment.