CLASS Act of 2025

This bill aims to make it easier for college students to take their school to court if something goes wrong. It would stop colleges from forcing students to resolve disputes in private arbitration when they sign enrollment papers. It also bans schools from making students give up important rights—like the right to a jury trial, to choose a fair location, or to join with other students in a case—when pursuing claims in court.

The rules apply to enrollment agreements—contracts where a student agrees to pay the school in exchange for a spot in a program—and use the federal definition of “institution of higher education”. The changes would take effect one year after the law is enacted.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Students and colleges that use enrollment agreements for programs of study.
• What changes: No forced arbitration; no limits on students’ ability to sue in court, have a jury, choose applicable law, pick a fair venue, or join with others in a lawsuit.
• When: Takes effect 1 year after enactment.