S. 1123: College Employment Accountability Act

This bill, known as the College Employment Accountability Act, aims to amend existing laws related to higher education funding and employment practices. Here is a summary of its main provisions:

Eligibility for Federal Student Assistance

The bill stipulates that institutions of higher education that are found to employ unauthorized aliens will not be eligible to receive funds from federal student assistance programs or federal institutional aid. This means that if a college or university is found to be violating laws related to the employment of unauthorized workers, they will lose access to key federal financial resources.

Participation in the E-Verify Program

The bill also requires that institutions participate in the E-Verify Program, which is a federal system that allows employers to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. To be eligible for any federal educational programs, a college or university must demonstrate its participation in E-Verify.

Monitoring and Notification by the Department of Homeland Security

The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked with monitoring the compliance of higher education institutions with the E-Verify requirement. This monitoring will take place every six months. If any institution is found to be in violation of employment laws or fails to participate in E-Verify, the Secretary of Homeland Security must notify the Secretary of Education within 10 days of such findings.

Summary of Impacts

In essence, the bill aims to strengthen accountability among colleges in regards to the employment of workers by linking their access to federal funds to their compliance with immigration laws and participation in the E-Verify Program.

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