What does Preamble of Protecting Student Privacy Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The stated purpose is to prevent the use of personally identifiable information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for immigration enforcement. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 3, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting Student Privacy Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Protecting Student Privacy Act.

What does PROTECTION OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION. of Protecting Student Privacy Act do?

This section amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the sharing or use of Federal student aid information for immigration enforcement purposes. Federal student aid information may not be shared with the Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies with immigration enforcement authority, or state/local agencies with agreements under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. An exception to this prohibition exists for disclosures required by a court order related to a criminal offense or with the voluntary and express consent of the student or contributor individual. Coercion or pressure to consent to disclosure is prohibited, rendering the consent exception inapplicable. The Secretary must report to Congress any violations of this section, detailing the circumstances, information disclosed, and remedial steps taken. This section supersedes any conflicting federal, state, or local law. The definition of 'Federal student aid information' includes personally identifiable information submitted or used in determining eligibility for programs under the Higher Education Act. The term 'immigration enforcement' is defined as actions like apprehension, arrest, or surveillance for enforcing immigration laws.

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Protecting Student Privacy Act

Last updated: 6/3/2026 · Introduced: 6/3/2026

Author: Emily Randall (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prevent the use of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data for immigration enforcement purposes.
The bill prohibits sharing Federal student aid information with immigration enforcement agencies, except when required by a court order or with voluntary student consent, free from coercion.
The Secretary of Education must report any violations of this data protection to Congress, and the law supersedes conflicting federal, state, or local laws.

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