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College Transparency Act: Better Data for Student Decisions

This act establishes a new student data system to help prospective and current students and their families make more informed decisions about college choices and study programs. Through this system, citizens will gain easier access to information on costs, graduate outcomes, and institutional success, enabling them to consciously plan their education and careers.
Key points
A new, secure student data system will be created to collect information on educational paths, study costs, and post-graduation outcomes.
Students and their families will gain access to user-friendly information to help them compare institutions and programs based on costs, completion rates, and post-graduation earnings.
The system will protect student data privacy by not collecting sensitive information like health data or individual grades, and will not be used for law enforcement or federal college ranking purposes.
Colleges will experience a reduced reporting burden as the new system aims to streamline and minimize duplicate information submissions.
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Print number: 118_HR_2957
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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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 118_HR_2957.

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 2023-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new, secure student data system will be created to collect information on educational paths, study costs, and post-graduation outcomes.
  • Students and their families will gain access to user-friendly information to help them compare institutions and programs based on costs, completion rates, and post-graduation earnings.
  • The system will protect student data privacy by not collecting sensitive information like health data or individual grades, and will not be used for law enforcement or federal college ranking purposes.
  • Colleges will experience a reduced reporting burden as the new system aims to streamline and minimize duplicate information submissions.
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 the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Education Informatization