Bill · S. 2511· Senate(119-S-2511)

College Transparency Act

A bill to establish a postsecondary student data system.

Age: 69 years

Louisiana

Introduced: 7/29/2025
Last activity: 8/4/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 537.
Sponsored by: Bill Cassidy
Cosponsors: - 13 - 12

Education

Introduced
On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the College Transparency Act, directs the Commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics to create and maintain a secure postsecondary student data system. The system is intended to evaluate student enrollment, completion, and postcollegiate outcomes, as well as higher education costs and financial aid. It aims to provide students and families with accurate and customizable information to assist in educational decision-making. The bill also mandates the creation of a Postsecondary Student Data System Advisory Committee to assist in determining data elements. Furthermore, the act requires periodic data matching with other federal agencies to assess student outcomes and economic indicators. Finally, it includes strict provisions to ensure data privacy, security, and the reduction of reporting burdens on institutions.

Yes· 3 of 26

Would students be better off under this?+7
The bill is primarily designed to benefit students through transparency and improved decision-making tools.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill significantly increases transparency regarding education costs and student outcomes.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+6
The bill establishes rigorous protections to ensure student data privacy.

The opposite

Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-2
The creation of a centralized federal database for student tracking could increase surveillance concerns.