H.R. 10661 Introduced Education

Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] Introduced October 1, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action October 1, 2026

Summary

Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education to remove criminal and juvenile justice questions from their admission applications.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Oct 1, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  2. Oct 1, 2026 Introduced in House

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