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PROTECT Students Act of 2025
4/7/2025, 12:51 PM
Summary of Bill S 994
Bill 119 s 994, also known as the Accountability in Higher Education Act, aims to address issues of accountability within the higher education system in the United States. The bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently under consideration.
The main goal of the bill is to ensure that institutions of higher education are held accountable for the quality of education they provide to students. This includes measures to improve transparency and oversight of these institutions, as well as mechanisms to address issues of affordability and student outcomes.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a new accountability system that will track and report on various metrics related to student success, such as graduation rates, employment outcomes, and student loan repayment rates. This information will be made publicly available to help students and families make more informed decisions about where to pursue their education. Additionally, the bill includes measures to address issues of affordability, such as requiring institutions to provide more detailed information about the cost of attendance and financial aid options. It also includes provisions to improve access to higher education for low-income and minority students. Overall, the Accountability in Higher Education Act seeks to promote greater transparency, accountability, and affordability within the higher education system in the United States. It is currently being debated in the Senate, and its ultimate impact on the higher education landscape remains to be seen.
The main goal of the bill is to ensure that institutions of higher education are held accountable for the quality of education they provide to students. This includes measures to improve transparency and oversight of these institutions, as well as mechanisms to address issues of affordability and student outcomes.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a new accountability system that will track and report on various metrics related to student success, such as graduation rates, employment outcomes, and student loan repayment rates. This information will be made publicly available to help students and families make more informed decisions about where to pursue their education. Additionally, the bill includes measures to address issues of affordability, such as requiring institutions to provide more detailed information about the cost of attendance and financial aid options. It also includes provisions to improve access to higher education for low-income and minority students. Overall, the Accountability in Higher Education Act seeks to promote greater transparency, accountability, and affordability within the higher education system in the United States. It is currently being debated in the Senate, and its ultimate impact on the higher education landscape remains to be seen.
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Current Status of Bill S 994
Bill S 994 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2025. Bill S 994 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2025. Bill S 994's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1706-1715) as of March 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 994
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
6Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 994
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 994
A bill to provide for accountability in higher education.
A bill to provide for accountability in higher education.
Comments

Adelaide Bynum
487
9 months ago
I think this bill is good for our schools and students. It will help make sure that everyone is being held accountable for their actions. Do you think this will make a big difference in the education system?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 994
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