HR 4950
Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2021
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The Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2021 directs the Department of Education to create guidance and recommendations for colleges and universities to reduce the use of criminal and juvenile justice history questions in their admissions processes. The goal is to remove barriers to higher education for individuals with records and promote successful reentry into society. This legislation aims to ensure that past criminal or juvenile justice involvement doesn't unfairly hinder a student's ability to pursue education.
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Barbara Lee
Mondaire Jones
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