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College Transparency Act: Better Education Data for Students

This act establishes a new student data system to help prospective students and their families make informed decisions about higher education. It will provide clearer insights into student enrollment, progression, completion, and post-college outcomes, as well as costs and financial aid. The system also aims to reduce the reporting burden on educational institutions.
Key points
Colleges will be required to submit student data, including academic progress, completion rates, and post-graduation outcomes like earnings.
A publicly accessible website will offer aggregated data, allowing comparisons of institutions and programs based on costs, completion rates, and career prospects.
Student privacy will be protected, with the system explicitly prohibiting the collection of sensitive information such as health data, grades, or immigration status.
The collected data cannot be used for law enforcement, debt collection, or to create federal college ranking systems.
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Print number: 117_HR_2030
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2021-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

College Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2030.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges will be required to submit student data, including academic progress, completion rates, and post-graduation outcomes like earnings.
  • A publicly accessible website will offer aggregated data, allowing comparisons of institutions and programs based on costs, completion rates, and career prospects.
  • Student privacy will be protected, with the system explicitly prohibiting the collection of sensitive information such as health data, grades, or immigration status.
  • The collected data cannot be used for law enforcement, debt collection, or to create federal college ranking systems.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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