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College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025

4/23/2025, 11:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 1253

Bill 119 s 1253, also known as the "Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education Act," aims to create a new office within the Department of Education. This office, the Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education, will be responsible for investigating and addressing instances of unlawful discrimination in higher education institutions.

The bill outlines the duties and powers of this new office, which include conducting audits and investigations, issuing reports, and making recommendations to the Department of Education and Congress. The office will also have the authority to subpoena witnesses and documents related to cases of unlawful discrimination.

The goal of this legislation is to ensure that all students have equal access to education and are not discriminated against based on factors such as race, gender, or disability. By establishing this new office, lawmakers hope to hold higher education institutions accountable for any discriminatory practices and promote a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. Overall, Bill 119 s 1253 seeks to address the issue of unlawful discrimination in higher education and provide a mechanism for investigating and addressing these cases within the Department of Education.

Current Status of Bill S 1253

Bill S 1253 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2025. Bill S 1253 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 2, 2025.  Bill S 1253's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1253

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1253

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1253

A bill to establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education within the Department of Education.
A bill to establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education within the Department of Education.

Comments

Celia Sherrill profile image

Celia Sherrill

497

7 months ago

This new thing is so dumb. It's gonna mess everything up for me and my friends. Why do they always gotta make things so complicated? I don't see how this helps anyone. It's just gonna cause more problems. Ugh, I can't deal with this.

Lillian Dorsey profile image

Lillian Dorsey

460

7 months ago

I think this new bill is going to make it harder for students like me to get into college. It's not fair that we have to jump through even more hoops just to have a shot at higher education. I hope they reconsider some of the provisions in this bill.

Paulina Strickland profile image

Paulina Strickland

418

7 months ago

I heard about this new bill about college admissions, and I think it's a good thing. This could really change things for students like me. But who does this really affect? #confused #collegeadmissions #newbill

Zayden Currin profile image

Zayden Currin

520

7 months ago

I don't agree with this new college admissions act. It's going to make it harder for students like me to get into the schools we want. Why is this going to affect so many people?

Lennon Craig profile image

Lennon Craig

446

8 months ago

I can't believe this is finally happening! This bill is going to hold colleges accountable for their admissions process and make sure it's fair for everyone. It's about time we have some transparency in the system. I'm hopeful that this will level the playing field for all students, including myself. Can't wait to see the positive changes this brings!