To require certain disclosures from post-secondary institutions that participate in tuition assistance programs of the Department of Defense.

1. Adds SEC. 547. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATING IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS at the end of subtitle D of title V

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   In S. 1867 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   (f) Duration of Waiver Authority.--The authority to grant a waiver under this section expires on September 30, 2016.

   Inserted: SEC. 547. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATING IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

   Inserted: (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall prescribe regulations requiring post-secondary education institutions that participate in Department of Defense tuition assistance programs, as a condition of such participation, to disclose with respect to each student receiving such tuition assistance the following information:

   Inserted: (1) Whether the successful completion of the advertised education or training program by a student meets prerequisites for the purpose of applying for and completing an examination or license required as a precondition for employment in the occupation for which the program is represented to prepare the student.

   Inserted: (2) The completion date of degree, certification, or license sought by the student participating in the tuition assistance program.

   Inserted: (b) Applicability.--For purposes of this section, the term "Department of Defense tuition assistance program" applies to financial tuition assistance provided by the Department of Defense to active duty servicemembers and eligible spouses.

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   At the end of subtitle D of title V, add the following:

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