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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 aims to provide easier access to information on college costs, student outcomes, and post-graduation earnings, enabling citizens to better assess the value of their educational investment.
Key points
A secure student data system will be created to collect information on educational paths and post-graduation outcomes.
Students and families will gain access to user-friendly websites with data on institutions, costs, completion rates, and graduate earnings.
The system will protect student privacy by not collecting sensitive information like health data or exact addresses.
Colleges will experience reduced reporting burdens as the new system aims to streamline data collection.
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Print number: 117_S_839
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
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_S_839.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A secure student data system will be created to collect information on educational paths and post-graduation outcomes.
  • Students and families will gain access to user-friendly websites with data on institutions, costs, completion rates, and graduate earnings.
  • The system will protect student privacy by not collecting sensitive information like health data or exact addresses.
  • Colleges will experience reduced reporting burdens as the new system aims to streamline data collection.
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. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

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.

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