S. 994In Committee
PROTECT Students Act of 2025
Establishes stronger federal protections against predatory higher education practices by backing key student debt relief rules, restricting certain school conduct, and expanding oversight of institutions and servicers
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes stronger federal protections against predatory higher education practices by backing key student debt relief rules, restricting certain school conduct, and expanding oversight of institutions and servicers
Key points
- Establish borrower protection authority
- Require instruction spending minimum
- Prohibit transcript withholding
- Fund student aid administration
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1706-1715)
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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