Bills/S. 1253

College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025

College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025

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

Plain Language Summary

# College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency and oversight in how colleges and universities admit students. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on requiring institutions to disclose admissions criteria, testing requirements, and decision-making processes more clearly to prospective students and the public. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily impact colleges and universities, which would need to comply with new reporting or disclosure requirements. It would also affect prospective students and their families, who would potentially have greater access to information about how admissions decisions are made.

High school counselors and education advocacy groups would also be stakeholders. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (S 1253) is in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Jim Banks, a Republican from Indiana. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process and would need committee approval before advancing further. *Note: For complete details on specific provisions, consult Congress.gov or the bill's official text.*.

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Latest Action

April 2, 2025

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

Sponsor

R
Banks, Jim [R-IN]
R-IN · Senate
1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
April 2, 2025
Last Updated
April 2, 2025
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