S. 3472 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA)
S. 3472 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Aug 1, 2012, sponsored by Mary L. Landrieu with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 1, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 112-278
What it does
Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA) - Amends provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 that prohibit the Department of Education from funding educational agencies or institutions that release student educational records (or personally identifiable information other than certain directory information) to any individual, agency, or organization without written parental consent.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mary L. Landrieu (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 1, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2012
- Passed the House2013
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2013
- Became lawJan 14, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-278. (Jan 14, 2013)
More bills from Mary L. Landrieu in the 112th Congress
Other Education bills in the 112th Congress
- S. 365: Budget Control Act of 2011
- H.R. 3237: SOAR Technical Corrections Act
- S. 555: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011
- H.R. 998: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011
- H.R. 1704: Annual National Classified School Employee of the Year Award Act
- H.R. 1821: Family Engagement in Education Act of 2011
- H.R. 2117: Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act
- H.R. 2514: A PLUS Act
- H.R. 4170: Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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