Political Quotes

“The bill we are debating today, H.R. 2117, eliminates the entire State authorization rule, including the establishment of a process for States to review and appropriately act on student complaints concerning an institution. This amendment would make sure that those student-complaint provisions are retained. Up until now in many States, a student who discovered that the program she is enrolled in is not providing the preparation she paid for or is not preparing her in the way that they suggested or has treated her unfairly would have little recourse in the way of complaint. Not all States have a complaint process in place, but these recently implemented rules established a State-based process for students to lodge a complaint. This provision is a good idea. This process will help to shine light on programs and will give students and families an opportunity for recourse when they feel they have been misled or mistreated by an institution or a program. The vast majority of institutions work in a student's best interest and will seek to guide students and address concerns when they arise. This amendment ensures that students have a place to air their concerns when that is not the case. I think we should maintain the student-protecting provision in the regulations by removing the provision that eliminates it in this bill.…”