Understanding Student Parent Outcomes Act of 2023
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Latest action (8 Nov 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
What this bill does
The Understanding Student Parent Outcomes Act of 2023 would require federal agencies to collect and report more information about students who are parents. The National Center for Education Statistics would develop new questions for its surveys to gather data on student parents, including enrollment, retention, and completion rates, as well as financial information like net price and income. The Department of Education would also offer guidance to colleges and universities on how to collect and use this data, emphasizing best practices for student privacy.
This bill would affect students attending institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs. It would also involve the Department of Education and the National Center for Education Statistics in gathering and analyzing this new information. Additionally, the Department of Education would conduct a study to identify effective strategies for supporting student parents.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 8, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. It is currently in the committee review stage. If passed by the committee, it would proceed to the full House for consideration.
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Official summary
Understanding Student Parent Outcomes Act of 2023
This bill requires certain data collection and reporting related to the parental status of students attending institutions of higher education (IHEs).
First, the bill requires the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to develop certain data elements related to the parental status of students attending IHEs for the surveys conducted as a part of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). NCES must annually collect information regarding these data elements for all IHEs participating in federal student aid programs.
Second, the Department of Education (ED) must provide technical assistance to states and IHEs for developing and carrying out data collection mechanisms for data on the parental status of students. Among other elements, this technical assistance must include recommendations to IHEs on best practices for communicating with students about data use and privacy, including how data will be used to help students who are parents or caregivers of dependent children.
Third, ED must study and report on best practices for improving outcomes for students who are parents or caregivers of dependent children.
Timeline
8 Nov 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6309 do?
- The Understanding Student Parent Outcomes Act of 2023 would require federal agencies to collect and report more information about students who are parents. The National Center for Education Statistics would develop new questions for its surveys to gather data on student parents, including enrollment, retention, and completion rates, as well as financial information like net price and income. The Department of Education would also offer guidance to colleges and universities on how to collect and use this data, emphasizing best practices for student privacy. This bill would affect students attending institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs. It would also involve the Department of Education and the National Center for Education Statistics in gathering and analyzing this new information. Additionally, the Department of Education would conduct a study to identify effective strategies for supporting student parents. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 8, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. It is currently in the committee review stage. If passed by the committee, it would proceed to the full House for consideration.
- Has H.R. 6309 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6309. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6309?
- H.R. 6309 was sponsored by Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6309?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (8 Nov 2023).
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