SB5614: Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.
Plain-language summary
This bill asks the Secretary of Education to provide guidance to colleges and universities on removing questions about criminal and juvenile justice history from their admissions applications. The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, which sets rules for federal student aid and college regulations. It affects colleges, universities, and prospective students with past criminal or juvenile records. The bill is currently in the introduction stage, meaning it has been formally submitted to Congress but not yet assigned to a for review.
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SB5614: Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026
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Sponsors
Brian Schatz
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (7)
Richard Durbin
Amy Klobuchar
Jeff Merkley
Christopher Murphy
Alex Padilla