H.R. 7607 · 117th Congress
HARVARD Act
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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 117th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.
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Helping Applicants Receive Valid and Reasonable Decisions Act or the HARVARD Act
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Apr 27, 2022
Helping Applicants Receive Valid and Reasonable Decisions Act or the HARVARD Act
This bill requires an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs and considers personality traits of applicants in making admission determinations to publicly disclose specified information related to personality traits. Personality traits refer to the patterns of an individual with respect to behaviors, thoughts, and emotions and may include patterns relating to humor, sensitivity, grit, leadership, integrity, helpfulness, courage, and kindness.
Specifically, the IHE must make available on its public website and application materials (1) a statement informing applicants of the use of personality traits in making admission determinations, (2) the rationale for such use of personality traits, (3) a description of the process under which personality traits are considered, and (4) the standards and criteria used for rating personality traits.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: HARVARD Act
Also known as: Helping Applicants Receive Valid and Reasonable Decisions Act
Latest action (Apr 27, 2022): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Policy area: Education · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 27, 2022
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.