CLASS Act of 2023

HR 6039, the CLASS Act of 2023, prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to agree to arbitration clauses or other restrictions that limit their ability to sue the institution in court. The bill amends the Higher Education Act to prohibit institutions from enforcing any agreement that restricts students' access to courts - such as limiting venue, jury trials, or choice of law - when pursuing claims related to their enrollment. It directly affects students who sign enrollment contracts with higher education institutions and ensures they can seek legal remedies without forced arbitration. The law removes federal arbitration law (Title 9, Chapter 1) from these student-institution agreements.