Protecting Student Privacy Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 11
- Latest action
- Jun 3, 2026
What it does
The Protecting Student Privacy Act would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the use of personally identifiable information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for immigration enforcement purposes, including sharing such data with the Department of Homeland Security or agencies with immigration enforcement authority under agreements like 287(g). The bill allows limited exceptions only when disclosure is required by a court order related to a criminal offense or when a student or contributor voluntarily and expressly consents—provided no coercion or pressure was used to obtain that consent. It also mandates reporting to Congress if a violation occurs and…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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Who is involved
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.