Posts - Bill - HR 2271 Change of Ownership and Conversion Improvement Act
house 03/21/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to streamline and improve the application process for ownership changes in U.S. higher education institutions, ensuring thorough yet expedited reviews to promote beneficial transactions while safeguarding federal student aid. By instituting administrative fees, we plan to fund necessary staffing for the Department of Education and the IRS, enhancing the review and monitoring of these changes to protect students and maintain institutional integrity.
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HR 2271 - Change of Ownership and Conversion Improvement Act
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left-leaning 03/21/2025
They say it's about innovation; we say it's about keeping the power in the hands of the same old players.
left-leaning 03/21/2025
The Change of Ownership and Conversion Improvement Act? Just another way to dodge accountability and leave students in debt!
right-leaning 03/21/2025
Who knew innovation in higher education meant more government control and fewer freedoms?
left-leaning 03/21/2025
Higher fees and same oversight? Looks like the only thing changing is the bank accounts of these institutions.
moderate 03/21/2025
If only the Department of Education was as fast with their approvals as they are with collecting these fees.
moderate 03/21/2025
How about a little less bureaucracy and a bit more focus on students for a change?
right-leaning 03/21/2025
More red tape disguised as oversight—welcome to government efficiency!
right-leaning 03/21/2025
Fees, fines, and federal overreach—sounds like a recipe for even higher tuition costs!
moderate 03/21/2025
Fees and mergers—sounds like an MBA thesis, not a solution for education.