Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here.

CONGRESS
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a study on the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) efforts to address the teacher shortage.

GAO released a report on equity and safety on school dress codes.

GAO released a report on Federal coordination to enhance K-12 cybersecurity.

ADMINISTRATION
President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint 14 individuals to the National Board for Education Sciences (NBES).

The Biden Administration released a fact sheet on school infrastructure.

The Biden Administration released a fact sheet on supports for child care providers.

ED posted its final rules on 90/10, prison education programs and change in ownership.

ED reiterated the forthcoming end of the application period for the limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver, elements of a soon to be issued final rule on PSLF and the implementation of one-time payment count adjustments for borrowers applying for PSLF and enrolled in Income-Driven Repayment plans.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released the 2022 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) scores for Grades 4 and 8 in reading and mathematics.

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued a press release on the 2022 NAEP scores.
Secretary Cardona issued a statement on the Biden Administration’s one-time Federal student loan forgiveness action.

THE COURTS
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit granted an administrative stay regarding the Biden Administration’s Federal student loan forgiveness action.

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
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Education News Headlines
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Education Department touts new flexibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-driven repayment plans [Higher Ed Dive]

Colleges are becoming less affordable for Pell Grant recipients, report finds [Higher Ed Dive]

West Virginia U proposal outlines process for firing faculty [Inside Higher Ed]

The Affirmative Action That Colleges Really Need [The Atlantic]

90-10 Loophole Closed [Inside Higher Ed]

Fewer Affordable Options for Pell Grant Students [Inside Higher Ed]

7 Key Moments From the Supreme Court Hearings on Race-Conscious Admissions [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Borrower-Defense Rules Finalized [Inside Higher Ed]

Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness [PBS News Hour]

The Pandemic Generation Goes to College. It Has Not Been Easy. [The New York Times]

Committee News and Schedule, Schedule for House and Senate Floor:
Speaker of the House
Press Release: Pelosi Spokesperson Statement on Paul Pelosi’s Successful Surgery Following Violent Assault

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Press Release: Senator Murray Statement on Continuing Bipartisan Oversight Efforts Related to COVID-19

House Education and Labor Committee
Press Release: Fraudsters Set to Rob the American People, With Biden’s Blessing

House Select Oversight Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis
Press Release: Clyburn Commends Biden-Harris Administration Efforts To Protect Americans Ahead Of Winter

U.S. Department of Education and the Administration:
ED Press Release: Education Department Announces Permanent Improvements to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and One-time payment Count Adjustment to Bring Borrowers Closer to Forgiveness

IES Survey: New Data on Postsecondary Graduation Rates, Outcome Measures, Student Financial Aid, and Admissions

White House Speech: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at Rhode Island College

ED Press Release: Education Department Unveils Final Rules to Protect Veterans and Service Members, Improve College Access for Incarcerated Individuals and Improve Oversight When Colleges Change Owners

White House Press Release: Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Attack Against Paul Pelosi

IES Blog: Comparing College-Based to Conventional Transition Approaches for Improving Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities

ED Press Release: Education Department Releases Final Regulations to Expand and Improve Targeted Debt Relief Programs

Legislative Movement in Congress Last Week:
H.R.9226 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Cleaver, Emanuel [Rep.-D-MO-5] (Introduced 10/25/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Financial Services; Education and Labor
Latest Action: House – 10/25/2022 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee.

H.R.9259 — Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act
Sponsor: Langevin, James R. [Rep.-D-RI-2] (Introduced 10/31/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Education and Labor
Latest Action: House – 10/31/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Federal Education Training and Grant Opportunities, Notices:
ED Final Regulation: Pell Grants for Prison Education Programs; Determining the Amount of Federal Education Assistance Funds Received by Institutions of Higher Education (90/10); Change in Ownership and Change in Control

ED Final Rule Notice: Federal Perkins Loan Program; Federal Family Education Loan Program; and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program

VA Comment Request: Pilot Program on Graduate Medical Education and Residency (PPGMER). Comments due on or before January 3, 2023.