Ask AI
Bill113th CongressFiled May 13, 2013Education
H.R. 1949

Improving Postsecondary Education Data for Students Act

Bill journey · stage 2 of 5

Under committee review

Filed
Comm.
Floor
Both
Law

What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (May 20, 2013)

Improving Postsecondary Education Data for Students Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to convene an Advisory Committee on Improving Postsecondary Education Data that: (1) is comprised of 15 members who represent economically, racially, and geographically diverse populations; and (2) includes higher education stakeholders, state officials, business representatives, college and career counselors at secondary schools, and experts in higher education policy, consumer choice, privacy, labor markets, and data policy, collection, and use.

Requires the Committee to study:

  • the types of information the federal government should collect and report on institutions of higher education (IHEs) to assist students and families in their search for an IHE, including information related to postsecondary education costs, financial assistance, student outcomes, and postgraduation earnings;
  • how that information should be collected and reported, including how to disaggregate student outcome information by student subgroups; and
  • ways in which the federal government could make that information more readily available to students and their families in an easily accessible and understandable format, and to states, local governments, secondary schools, IHEs, and private-sector entities.

Requires the Committee, in conducting the study, to: (1) review relevant research concerning the types of information students and parents seek in searching for an IHE; (2) consider the utility of the information currently reported and whether additional information would be beneficial or confusing; and (3) consult with parents, students, and a broad range of parties interested in higher education.

Directs the Committee to submit an interim and final report on the study to Congress and the Secretary. Requires the Committee, after consulting with the Commissioner of Education Statistics, to include in its final report recommendations for legislative, regulatory, and administrative actions to improve the information the federal government collects and reports on IHEs.

What just happenedMay 23, 2013

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6](R-IN)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 R
Read on Congress.gov
6cosponsors2committees15actions11subjects
  • Referred in SenateMay 23, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseMay 22, 2013
  • Reported in HouseMay 20, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseMay 13, 2013
  1. May 23, 2013IntroReferral

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

  2. May 22, 2013FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 22, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2895-2896)

  4. May 22, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2895-2896)

  5. May 22, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1949.

  6. May 22, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2895-2898)

  7. May 22, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Messer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. May 20, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.

  9. May 20, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 113-83.

  10. May 20, 2013Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 113-83.

  11. May 16, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  12. May 16, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. May 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

  14. May 13, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. May 13, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 20, 201317

Improving Postsecondary Education Data for Students Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to convene an Advisory Committee on Improving Postsecondary Education Data that: (1) is comprised of 15 members who represent economically, racially, and geographically diverse populations; and (2) includes higher education stakeholders, state officials, business representatives, college and career counselors at secondary schools, and experts in higher education policy, consumer choice, privacy, labor markets, and data policy, collection, and use.

Requires the Committee to study:

  • the types of information the federal government should collect and report on institutions of higher education (IHEs) to assist students and families in their search for an IHE, including information related to postsecondary education costs, financial assistance, student outcomes, and postgraduation earnings;
  • how that information should be collected and reported, including how to disaggregate student outcome information by student subgroups; and
  • ways in which the federal government could make that information more readily available to students and their families in an easily accessible and understandable format, and to states, local governments, secondary schools, IHEs, and private-sector entities.

Requires the Committee, in conducting the study, to: (1) review relevant research concerning the types of information students and parents seek in searching for an IHE; (2) consider the utility of the information currently reported and whether additional information would be beneficial or confusing; and (3) consult with parents, students, and a broad range of parties interested in higher education.

Directs the Committee to submit an interim and final report on the study to Congress and the Secretary. Requires the Committee, after consulting with the Commissioner of Education Statistics, to include in its final report recommendations for legislative, regulatory, and administrative actions to improve the information the federal government collects and reports on IHEs.

Introduced in HouseMay 13, 2013

Improving Postsecondary Education Data for Students Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to convene an Advisory Committee on Improving Postsecondary Education Data that is composed of higher education stakeholders, business representatives, and experts in higher education policy, consumer choice, and privacy.

Requires the Committee to study:

  • the types of information the federal government should collect and report on institutions of higher education (IHEs) to assist students and families in their search for an IHE, including information related to postsecondary education costs, student outcomes, and postgraduation earnings;
  • how that information should be collected and reported, including how to disaggregate student outcome information by student subgroups; and
  • ways in which the federal government could make that information more readily available to students and their families in an easily accessible and understandable format, and to states, IHEs, and private-sector entities.

Requires the Committee, in conducting the study, to: (1) review relevant research concerning the types of information students and parents seek in searching for an IHE; (2) consider whether additional information would be beneficial or confusing; and (3) consult with parents, students, and a broad range of parties interested in higher education.

Directs the Committee to submit an interim and final report on the study to Congress and the Secretary.

Improving Postsecondary Education Data for Students Act — Informed