Introduced
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To prohibit private trade-schools that charge to teach a trade, occupation, or vocation (“proprietary schools”) unless they are “accredited” by an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The bill also revises a prohibition on trade schools selling goods or services provided by students, by allowing sales if producing the goods or services are an integral part of the training, if the sale price only recovers the cost plus a “nominal amount,” and if other conditions are met.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To eliminate a provision requiring a customer to pay reasonable charges for the services provided by trainees.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform
