College Transparency Act

College Transparency Act

This bill requires the National Center for Education Statistics to establish a secure and privacy-protected data system that contains information about postsecondary students.

Specifically, the data system must

• evaluate student enrollment patterns, progression, completion, and postcollegiate outcomes, and higher education costs and financial aid;
• provide complete and customizable information for students and families making decisions about postsecondary education;
• reduce the requirements for reporting by institutions of higher education; and
• periodically match with other federal systems of data.

The bill also establishes a postsecondary student data system advisory committee.

The College Transparency Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 2957, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the transparency of information regarding college and university outcomes for students and families.

The College Transparency Act seeks to establish a secure, privacy-protected postsecondary student data system that would provide accurate and comprehensive information on student outcomes such as completion rates, employment outcomes, and earnings after graduation. This data would be made available to the public in a user-friendly format, allowing students and families to make more informed decisions about higher education.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the reporting requirements for colleges and universities, reducing the burden on institutions while ensuring that the data collected is accurate and reliable. By improving the quality and accessibility of postsecondary data, the College Transparency Act seeks to help students choose the best college or university for their needs and goals. Overall, the College Transparency Act is a bipartisan effort to increase transparency and accountability in higher education, ultimately benefiting students, families, and institutions alike.