College Transparency Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the College Transparency Act, establishes a postsecondary student data system designed to improve transparency and accountability in higher education. It mandates the creation of a secure system to collect and share data on student enrollment, completion, and outcomes, as well as costs and financial aid. The system will be developed by the National Center for Education Statistics and will prioritize the needs of users and institutions, while adhering to privacy and security standards. The system aims to reduce reporting burdens for colleges and provide students and families with more comprehensive information.
Key provisions
- Establishes a postsecondary student data system managed by the National Center for Education Statistics.
- Requires the system to collect data on student enrollment, persistence, completion, and post-collegiate outcomes.
- Specifies data elements to be included, such as demographic information, financial aid details, and program of study.
- Establishes a Postsecondary Student Data System Advisory Committee to guide the system's development and ensure it meets user needs.
- Authorizes periodic data matches with other Federal agencies to improve data accuracy and analysis.
- Prohibits the inclusion of certain sensitive data, including health information and student discipline records.
- Requires the system to be publicly accessible with aggregate data, while protecting individual student privacy.
- Mandates that institutions of higher education participate in the data system and submit required data.
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