Bill119th CongressFiled Sep 30, 2026Education
S. 5614
Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 30, 2026)
Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education to remove criminal and juvenile justice questions from their admission applications.
What just happenedSep 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateSep 30, 2026
- Sep 30, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Sep 30, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate