HR 468
Mel’s Law
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:24 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, known as Mel’s Law, requires colleges and universities that receive federal student aid to create a policy allowing them to award degrees posthumously to students who died before graduating and were in good academic standing. The bill ensures that these institutions certify they have such a policy and prevents accrediting agencies from using the number of posthumous degrees awarded as a factor in determining accreditation. This legislation aims to honor the educational achievements of deceased students and provide closure for their families.
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