Provides students enrolled in certain career programs with consumer protections from fraudulent and misleading claims and practices.
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Overview
This bill aims to protect students enrolled in certain career programs from fraudulent and misleading practices. It establishes consumer protections by defining key terms related to career programs and outlining unlawful actions for covered schools, such as deceptive advertising, misleading loan recommendations, and inaccurate representations about earnings and program outcomes. The bill also mandates specific disclosures to students regarding program costs, completion rates, and employment prospects, and restricts compensation practices for recruitment and sales staff. Finally, it directs the Attorney General to develop implementing regulations.
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