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College Admissions Accountability Act of 2023
12/19/2023, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill S 3396
The College Admissions Accountability Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3396, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing issues of fairness and transparency in the college admissions process. The bill seeks to hold colleges and universities accountable for their admissions practices and ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to access higher education.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the requirement for colleges and universities to disclose information about their admissions criteria and processes, including any preferences given to legacy applicants or donors. This transparency is intended to prevent unfair advantages for certain groups of students and promote a more merit-based admissions system.
Additionally, the College Admissions Accountability Act of 2023 includes measures to increase oversight of college admissions practices, such as requiring regular audits of admissions data and the establishment of a task force to investigate any allegations of misconduct or discrimination in the admissions process. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to promote fairness and integrity in college admissions and ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to pursue higher education. By holding colleges and universities accountable for their admissions practices, the bill aims to create a more level playing field for all students seeking to further their education.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the requirement for colleges and universities to disclose information about their admissions criteria and processes, including any preferences given to legacy applicants or donors. This transparency is intended to prevent unfair advantages for certain groups of students and promote a more merit-based admissions system.
Additionally, the College Admissions Accountability Act of 2023 includes measures to increase oversight of college admissions practices, such as requiring regular audits of admissions data and the establishment of a task force to investigate any allegations of misconduct or discrimination in the admissions process. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to promote fairness and integrity in college admissions and ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to pursue higher education. By holding colleges and universities accountable for their admissions practices, the bill aims to create a more level playing field for all students seeking to further their education.
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Current Status of Bill S 3396
Bill S 3396 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2023. Bill S 3396 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2023. Bill S 3396's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 5, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3396
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3396
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3396
College Admissions Accountability Act of 2023
College Admissions Accountability Act of 2023
A bill to establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education within the Department of Education.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3396
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