College Transparency Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:57:33Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2957 College Transparency Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2957

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 2957

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 2957

Bill HR 2957 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill HR 2957 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2023. Bill HR 2957's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of April 27, 2023