S 2026 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2025

This bill prohibits colleges and universities from requiring students to waive their right to sue in court through enrollment agreements. It blocks institutions from including forced arbitration clauses or other restrictions (like limiting choice of law, jury trials, or court locations) in contracts with students. The law amends the Higher Education Act to ensure students can pursue legal claims against schools directly in court, rather than through private dispute resolution. It applies to all enrollment agreements between students and institutions of higher education, effective one year after enactment.
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Introduced Jun 11, 2025 Last action Jun 11, 2025
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Jun 11, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3348)
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Jun 11, 2025
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