Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 2814

119th Congress

Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Edward J. Markey

Senator

Democratic

MA

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

The Jumpstart on College Act aims to make it easier for high school students to earn college credits and get a head start on their higher education. It would provide federal grants to help schools set up early college programs where students can take college-level classes while still in high school.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

SponsorEdward J. Markey (D-MA)

Introduced9/16/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025

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The Jumpstart on College Act aims to make it easier for high school students to earn college credits and get a head start on their higher education. It would provide federal grants to help schools set up early college programs where students can take college-level classes while still in high school.

Bill Number: 2814
Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-MA)
Introduced: 9/16/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Policy Area: Education

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Fact Sheet

Title: Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2814
Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-MA)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced: 9/16/2025
Summary: The Jumpstart on College Act aims to make it easier for high school students to earn college credits and get a head start on their higher education. It would provide federal grants to help schools set up early college programs where students can take college-level classes while still in high school.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Jumpstart on College Act aims to make it easier for high school students to earn college credits and get a head start on their higher education. It would provide federal grants to help schools set up early college programs where students can take college-level classes while still in high school.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Jumpstart on College Act This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to support early-college high schools and dual- or concurrent-enrollment programs. Specifically, ED must award grants to (1) institutions of higher education in partnership with one or more local educational agencies to assist them in establishing or supporting early-college high schools or dual- or concurrent-enrollment programs, and (2) states to assist them in supporting or establishing these schools or programs.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides grants to colleges and states to establish or expand early college high schools and dual/concurrent enrollment programs
These programs allow high school students to earn college credits at no or low cost, getting a jump start on their postsecondary education
Intended to increase access to college-level coursework and help students transition more smoothly from high school to college

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill could benefit high school students, especially those from low-income backgrounds, by making it more affordable and accessible to earn college credits early. This could lead to students completing college faster and with less debt. Schools and colleges would also receive funding to develop these programs, expanding options for students.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2814, 119th Congress (2025). "Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2814

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