Alexander Backs College Transparency Act – Inside Higher Ed

Senator Lamar Alexander, the GOP chairman of the Senate education committee, signed on last week as a co-sponsor of the College Transparency Act, legislation that would remove the federal ban on a student-level data system.

Proponents argue passing the bill is critical to tracking college outcomes that have come under increasing scrutiny from policy makers. The legislation has support from more than a quarter of the Senate, but Alexander is likely the most significant co-sponsor so far.

The College Transparency Act is a top priority for public colleges as well as business groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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