Protecting Student Privacy Act
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that personally identifiable information provided in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is not used for immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
HB9134, known as the Protecting Student Privacy Act, aims to change the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prevent the use of personal information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for immigration enforcement purposes. This bill is intended to protect students' privacy by ensuring that their personal data collected through FAFSA applications cannot be shared with immigration authorities.
The bill would primarily affect students applying for federal financial aid, including those who may be undocumented or have family members who are undocumented. By safeguarding their personal information, the bill seeks to encourage more students to apply for aid without fear of immigration consequences.
HB9134 was introduced on June 3, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. This marks the first step in the legislative process, where the committee will review and potentially hold hearings on the bill.
