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Innovation Zones in Education: Less Debt, More Student Success

This act establishes an "Innovation Zone" program in higher education, allowing colleges to test new teaching and student support methods. The goal is to reduce student loan debt, increase graduation rates, and improve employment outcomes, especially for underrepresented students. Citizens can submit ideas for these experiments.
Key points
Colleges can experiment with new approaches to help students complete their studies faster and find jobs.
The program aims to reduce student debt and improve financial aid support for students.
Special emphasis is placed on helping historically underrepresented students to equalize opportunities.
Citizens and institutions can submit their own ideas for innovative educational solutions.
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Print number: 117_S_733
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Innovation Zone Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_733.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges can experiment with new approaches to help students complete their studies faster and find jobs.
  • The program aims to reduce student debt and improve financial aid support for students.
  • Special emphasis is placed on helping historically underrepresented students to equalize opportunities.
  • Citizens and institutions can submit their own ideas for innovative educational solutions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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