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Better Data on Student Parents: Support and Understanding Their Needs

This act aims to collect more accurate data on students who are also parents or caregivers. This will help colleges and the government better understand their situations, potentially leading to improved support, such as childcare services or financial aid. Citizens will benefit from educational policies that are better tailored to the needs of students with children.
Key points
Establishment of a common definition of "parenting student" for consistent data collection.
Collection of detailed data on parenting students, including their financial status, enrollment, completion rates, and use of on-campus childcare services.
Conducting a study on best practices of higher education institutions in supporting parenting students, to allow other institutions to emulate them.
Public dissemination of study findings to increase awareness and aid in developing better support programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3994
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Process start date: 2025-06-12