Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 6886

119th Congress

Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe Neguse

D - CO

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill makes it easier for students who transfer from community colleges to four-year universities to still receive their associate's degree. Called "reverse transfer," it allows universities to share a student's transcript back to their original community college so credits can be applied toward completing the associate's degree they started. Currently, privacy laws can block this.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill makes it easier for students who transfer from community colleges to four-year universities to still receive their associate's degree. Called "reverse transfer," it allows universities to share a student's transcript back to their original community college so credits can be applied toward completing the associate's degree they started. Currently, privacy laws can block this.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Amends FERPA (student privacy law) to permit reverse transfer of transcripts
Allows 4-year schools to share transcripts back to community colleges where students started
Enables students to earn associate's degrees after transferring before completing them
Requires written student consent before credential can be awarded
Addresses barrier where many transfer students are just credits away from an associate's degree

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Community college transfer students who moved to universities before completing associate's degrees could finally earn those credentials. This particularly benefits students who dropped out of 4-year schools - they might have an associate's degree they didn't know they could claim. First-generation college students who transfer often miss out on intermediate credentials. Workforce development improves when more students hold recognized credentials. Simple technical fix with significant practical impact.

Policy Areas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6886, 119th Congress (2025). "Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6886