We have received text from H.R. 4806: College Transparency Act. This bill was received on 2025-07-29, and currently has 8 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The College Transparency Act aims to create a new, secure, and privacy-protected data system that collects information on students enrolled in postsecondary education. This system, to be developed by the National Center for Education Statistics, is expected to be up and running within four years after enactment. It will establish a comprehensive database to help evaluate various aspects of student education and outcomes, enhancing transparency in higher education. Here are the key components of the bill:
Establishment of a Postsecondary Student Data System
- The Commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics will develop a student-level data system.
- This system aims to assess student enrollment, progression, completion rates, post-college outcomes, costs, and financial aid.
- The data will help improve institutional performance and transparency regarding Federal aid programs.
- It will also reduce the reporting burden on colleges and universities.
Avoiding Duplicated Reporting
The bill emphasizes that institutions can use data already reported for other sections to fulfill the requirements of the new data system, simplifying the data collection process.
Data Development Process
The Commissioner must focus on user needs while developing the data system and consider guidelines to ensure that data privacy and security are maintained. The system will employ modern, relevant technology to meet privacy standards and minimize data collection to the necessary amount.
Required Data Elements
- The data system will include various aspects such as student demographics, status, progress in education, and financial information, ensuring both aggregate and student-level data are captured.
- Mandatory data elements will include enrollment status, attendance intensity, credential-seeking status, and information on financial aid recipients.
Advisory Committee
A new advisory committee will be established within two years of the bill's enactment. It will include stakeholders such as privacy and security experts, representatives from different types of educational institutions, and student representatives.
Periodic Data Matches with Federal Agencies
The Commissioner will create data-sharing agreements with multiple Federal agencies (e.g., Department of Treasury, Department of Defense) to enable secure data matching. This will help evaluate different outcomes related to student financial aid and employment.
Public Availability of Information
- The Commissioner is tasked with making summary and aggregate information public via a user-friendly website.
- Information must be customizable and allow comparisons among institutions while ensuring that it does not disclose personally identifiable information.
Regulations and Security Measures
- The bill mandates that the data system adhere to strict privacy and security guidelines, ensuring that individuals' personal information is protected.
- There are provisions for regular audits and processes to manage data breaches if they occur.
Prohibitions and Compliance Requirements
The bill prohibits the inclusion of sensitive personal information, such as health data and specific address details. Additionally, it restricts the use of collected data for law enforcement purposes, and provides that data cannot be utilized to create rankings of educational institutions.
Submission of Data
All institutions participating in federal education programs must collect and submit necessary data to comply with this system. Institutions not participating in Title IV programs may choose to contribute voluntarily.
Impact Timeline
Provisions of the bill are set to take effect four years after it is signed into law, giving ample time for the required data systems to be developed and implemented.
Transition Provisions
The Secretary of Education will need to ensure that the new system reduces reporting burdens from existing data systems.
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Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi:
- H.R.4806: College Transparency Act
- H.R.4688: To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions.
- H.R.4597: To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Pingree Grove, Illinois.
- H.R.4508: BURDEN Act
- H.R.4458: COUNTER Act of 2025
- H.R.4409: Fair Pharmacies for Federal Employees Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Krishnamoorthi.
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