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August 23, 2022

Education News Headlines
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Biden nears decision on canceling $10,000 in student loans as allies feud [The Washington Post]

These Are the Higher-Ed Jobs Being Refilled at the Highest Rates [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Op Ed: Turn to these ABCs to help a generation of college students devastated by the pandemic [Higher Ed Dive]

ACLU-backed lawsuit targets Florida law limiting race-related education in public colleges [Higher Ed Dive]

The Perilous Predicament of the Very Small College [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Committee News and Schedule, Schedule for House and Senate Floor:
Speaker of the House
Press Release: Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at Press Event on CHIPS and Science Act

House Education and Labor Committee
Press Release: Higher Education Must Adapt or Face Continued Decline

Online Events:
August 31: The Hunt Institute Webinar — “Postsecondary Pathways | The Role of Community Colleges in Postsecondary Attainment.” Community colleges are uniquely positioned to support students in lifelong learning. Students have the ability to pursue a variety of programs, credentials, and degrees, from continuing education to re-skilling to an associate degree. In fact, roughly 35 percent of students enrolled in higher education attend a public two-year college. During this webinar, resource experts will discuss the pivotal role community colleges play in the higher education landscape.
2:00 p.m. Eastern
Register here.

U.S. Department of Education and the Administration:
White House Press Release: Statement from President Joe Biden on the announcement of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Departure from NIAID

White House Press Release: Fact Sheet: The Inflation Reduction Act Supports Workers and Families

ED Press Release: U.S. Department of Education Terminates Federal Recognition of ACICS, Enhances Federal Aid Program Participation Requirements for ACICS-accredited Colleges

ED Press Release: Department of Education Makes $8 Million in New Grants Available to Help Colleges Strengthen and Diversify the Teacher Workforce

Legislative Movement in Congress Last Week:
H.R.8729 — To prevent class-based loan forgiveness for Federal student loans under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 without the explicit appropriation of funds by Congress for such purpose.
Sponsor: Davidson, Warren [Rep.-R-OH-8] (Introduced 08/19/2022) Cosponsors: (12)
Committees: House – Education and Labor
Latest Action: House – 08/19/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor

H.R.8735 — 117th Congress (2021-2022)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Veterans Community Care Program to include health providers at certain institutions of higher learning.
Sponsor: Kelly, Trent [Rep.-R-MS-1] (Introduced 08/19/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Veterans’ Affairs
Latest Action: House – 08/19/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

Federal Education Training and Grant Opportunities, Notices:
ED Comment Request: Federal Perkins Loan Program Regulations. Comments due by or before September 21, 2022.

ED Comment Request: National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Comments are due on or before October 18, 2022.

ED Grant Notice: Lead of a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Network: Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice Program. Applications due on or before February 23, 2023.