H.R. 4390 (112th): To amend the Higher Education Opportunity Act to restrict institutions of higher education from using revenues derived from Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes.

Introduced:
Apr 18, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Raúl Grijalva [D-AZ7]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on April 18, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 18, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 18, 2012
Cosponsors
9 cosponsors (8D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Last updated Apr 18, 2012.
8 pages

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4/18/2012--Introduced.
Amends the Higher Education Opportunity Act to prohibit postsecondary educational institutions from using revenues derived from federal educational assistance funds for:
(1) advertising and promotion;
(2) identifying and attracting prospective students; or
(3) other activities the Secretary of Education may proscribe, such as paying for the promotion or sponsorship of education or military-related associations.
Excepts from that prohibition activities that are required as a condition of receiving funds under title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, specifically authorized under title IV, or otherwise specified by the Secretary.

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