S. 383 · 117th Congress · Senate

POST Act of 2021

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S824)
Introduced
Feb 23, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2021 or the POST Act of 2021

This bill requires a for-profit institution of higher education (IHE), in order to participate in federal student-aid programs, to derive at least 15% of its revenue from sources other than federal funds. Current law requires a for-profit IHE to derive at least 10% of its revenue from sources other than federal funds.

The bill also expands the definition of federal funds to include GI education benefits, with an exception for the monthly housing stipend provided under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S824)

Committees

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred: Feb 23, 2021

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