Sec. 301. Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General heightened scrutiny of programs of education
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Subchapter II of chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: The Inspector General of the Department shall apply heightened scrutiny to any program of education if any Federal or State agency has made a final determination or settlement that the program of education used deceptive or misleading practices that are potentially in violation of section 3696 of this title. Upon commencement of heightened scrutiny with respect to a program of education under this section, the Secretary shall provide notice of the heightened scrutiny and the reasons for such heightened scrutiny to any individual who— is enrolled in a course of education approved under this chapter provided by the program of education; and is entitled to educational assistance under the laws administered by the Secretary.
The Secretary shall provide to any individual who receives notice under this subsection advice that the individual— request a copy of the individual’s transcript; and seek counseling from an appropriate advisor about transferring any credits earned at the program of education. The Secretary shall monitor allegations of deceptive and misleading practices made against programs of education offering courses of education approved for purposes of this chapter, including Federal and State investigations.
The Secretary shall include information about any such allegation on the GI Bill Comparison Tool, or any similar Internet website of the Department. . The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to subchapter II the following new item: 3699. Inspector General heightened scrutiny of programs of education. .