HR. 468In Committee
Mel’s Law
Requires colleges participating in federal student aid programs to adopt policies for awarding posthumous degrees to eligible deceased students
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires colleges participating in federal student aid programs to adopt policies for awarding posthumous degrees to eligible deceased students
Key points
- Require posthumous degree policies
- Prohibit accreditor consideration of degree counts
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-15 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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