arrow_back Back to App

Easier Degree Attainment and Student Support

This act aims to help students who have earned enough credits but did not receive a degree to obtain it. It also supports those close to graduation and facilitates transfers between two-year and four-year institutions. This will allow more individuals to formally recognize their educational achievements, potentially opening new career opportunities.
Key points
Colleges will actively identify and award degrees to individuals who met requirements but did not receive their diploma.
Students within 12 credits of earning an associate degree will receive outreach and information on next steps.
Transfers between two-year and four-year institutions will be streamlined, improving educational pathways.
Prohibition of additional fees for students participating in the program.
Institutions may waive certain non-academic barriers (e.g., graduation fees, swimming tests) that hinder degree completion.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3359
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2021-12-09
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CREATE Graduates Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3359.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges will actively identify and award degrees to individuals who met requirements but did not receive their diploma.
  • Students within 12 credits of earning an associate degree will receive outreach and information on next steps.
  • Transfers between two-year and four-year institutions will be streamlined, improving educational pathways.
  • Prohibition of additional fees for students participating in the program.
  • Institutions may waive certain non-academic barriers (e.g., graduation fees, swimming tests) that hinder degree completion.
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 Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Education