Bills/S. 1123

College Employment Accountability Act

College Employment Accountability Act

In CommitteeEducationSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# College Employment Accountability Act (S 1123) Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The College Employment Accountability Act would require colleges and universities to disclose employment outcomes for their graduates. Specifically, it would mandate that institutions publish data showing how many graduates find jobs in their field of study, what salaries they earn, and other employment-related metrics. The goal is to give prospective students and families better information when deciding whether to attend a particular school and which programs to pursue. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect colleges and universities, which would need to collect and publicly report this employment data.

Prospective students and families shopping for colleges would benefit by having clearer information about graduates' job prospects. The bill could indirectly impact student loan borrowers by helping them make more informed decisions about education investments. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. This is typically an early stage in the legislative process where bills may be discussed, modified, or stalled.

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Latest Action

March 25, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsor

R
Banks, Jim [R-IN]
R-IN · Senate
6 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
March 25, 2025
Last Updated
March 25, 2025
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