HR 8547 · 95th Congress · Education

Academic Freedom Act

Introduced 1977-07-26· Sponsored by Rep. Martin, James G. [R-NC-9]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1977-07-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Academic Freedom Act - Requires any regulation affecting any institution of higher learning to be published in the Federal Register and include an educational impact statement. Prohibits enforcement of any regulation which fails to maintain academic requirements for graduate or undergraduate admissions. Restricts the authority and enforcement powers of Federal officials with respect to educational programs or activities of higher education institutions receiving Federal financial assistance.…

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