Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026

This bill directs the Secretary of Education, in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to develop and finalize comprehensive fire suppression standards for student residential facilities at institutions of higher education receiving federal funding. These standards, which must be established within two years and updated every decade, will include a timeline for implementation and specific compliance thresholds. The Secretary will also provide technical assistance to institutions and submit recommendations to Congress to ensure maximum compliance. Covered institutions are required to conduct and submit an accurate assessment of compliance with these standards every five years, verified by a fire suppression expert. Based on these assessments, the Secretary will designate institutions as either a "Federally Recognized Fire-Safe Campus" or a "Not Federally Recognized Fire-Safe Campus." All assessments and compliance designations will be made publicly available on the Department of Education's website, promoting transparency. Compliance with these requirements will be integrated into the program participation agreements for federal education funding.