Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act

Senate Bill

S. 2902

119th Congress

Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Patty Murray

D - WA

Cosponsors

28

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill would require colleges and universities to have a policy about harassment based on a student's race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion. It also allows the Department of Education to provide grants to schools to prevent and address harassment on campuses.

Latest Action

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

Introduced9/18/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ChamberSenate

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Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act

This bill would require colleges and universities to have a policy about harassment based on a student's race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion. It also allows the Department of Education to provide grants to schools to prevent and address

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This bill would require colleges and universities to have a policy about harassment based on a student's race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion. It also allows the Department of Education to provide grants to schools to prevent and address harassment on campuses.

Bill Number: 2902
Introduced: 9/18/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy Area: Education

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Title: Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act
Bill Number: 2902
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced: 9/18/2025
Summary: This bill would require colleges and universities to have a policy about harassment based on a student's race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion. It also allows the Department of Education to provide grants to schools to prevent and address harassment on campuses.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require colleges and universities to have a policy about harassment based on a student's race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion. It also allows the Department of Education to provide grants to schools to prevent and address harassment on campuses.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023 This bill addresses harassment at institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, the bill requires each IHE to include in its annual security report a statement of policy regarding harassment on the basis of a student's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, and a sex stereotype), disability, or religion. In addition, the Department of Education may award grants to IHEs to initiate, expand, or improve programs to (1) prevent the harassment of students; (2) provide counseling or redress services to students who have been harassed or accused of subjecting other students to harassment; or (3) educate and train students, faculty, or staff to prevent harassment or address harassment if it occurs.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires colleges and universities to have a policy about harassment against students based on protected characteristics like race, sex, and disability
Allows the Department of Education to provide grants to schools to prevent, address, and provide counseling for harassment on campus
Aims to make college campuses more inclusive and safe for all students

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would impact all colleges and universities that receive federal funding, as well as the students who attend those schools. It could lead to improved campus climates and better support services for students who experience harassment or discrimination.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2902, 119th Congress (2025). "Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2902

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