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US S1349

US S1349
College Transparency Act


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Introduced
04/27/2023
In Committee
04/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to establish a postsecondary student data system.

AI Summary

This bill, the College Transparency Act, establishes a secure and privacy-protected postsecondary student-level data system to accurately evaluate student enrollment, progression, completion, and post-collegiate outcomes, as well as higher education costs and financial aid. The bill requires the collection of certain student-level data elements and allows for the inclusion of additional data elements if necessary. It also mandates periodic data matching with other federal data systems to obtain information on student earnings, employment, and further education. The bill requires the data to be made publicly available through a user-friendly website, while ensuring personally identifiable information is protected. The bill also includes provisions to reduce reporting burdens on institutions of higher education and prohibits the use of the data for law enforcement or federal rankings of institutions.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 04/27/2023)

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