Student Data Transparency: Make Informed Education Choices
This new law establishes a system to collect data on students, their completion rates, and post-graduation earnings. This will provide citizens with clear information to help them make better decisions about choosing a college and major, and to assess potential financial benefits and debt risks.
Key points
New Higher Education Data System: Colleges and government agencies will collect and share data on students, their academic progress, graduation, and post-graduation earnings.
Increased Information Transparency: Data will be publicly available, allowing prospective students and their families to compare institutions and programs based on completion rates, transfer rates, and future earnings.
Data Privacy Protection: The system is designed to protect students' personal data, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring the anonymity of individual information.
Streamlined Reporting for Institutions: The act aims to reduce bureaucracy by eliminating duplicative reporting requirements for colleges while ensuring access to comprehensive data.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3952
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-03-30