HARVARD Act

Summary

Helping Applicants Receive Valid and Reasonable Decisions Act or the HARVARD Act This bill requires an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs and considers personality traits of applicants in making admission determinations to publicly disclose specified information related to personality traits. Personality traits refer to the patterns of an individual with respect to behaviors, thoughts, and emotions and may include patterns relating to humor, sensitivity, grit, leadership, integrity, helpfulness, courage, and kindness. Specifically, the IHE must make available on its public website and application materials (1) a statement informing applicants of the use of personality traits in making admission determinations, (2) the rationale for such use of personality traits, (3) a description of the process under which personality traits are considered, and (4) the standards and criteria used for rating personality traits.

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Timeline

1. 27 April 2022

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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2. 27 April 2022

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 April 2022

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 27 April 2022 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2022

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2022

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 April 2022

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Sponsors

• Michelle Steel · R · Sponsor
• Brian Babin · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

Related records

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