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

CONGRESS

U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to Rutgers University officials regarding antisemitism on campus.

ADMINISTRATION

ED announced a delay for institutions of higher education to meet initial reporting deadlines with respect to Gainful Employment (GE) and Fair Value Transparency (FVT) regulations. ED also released the first of several guidance documents on the implementation of GE and FVT.

ED submitted its draft regulations on loan forgiveness to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris introduced OMB’s new policy seeking to reduce the risks and maximize the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) use within Federal agencies.

The White House and Small Business Administration (SBA) shared new efforts to support small businesses that offer child care services.

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
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Education News Headlines
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Conservatives hope for major education changes if Trump wins [The Hill]

Student Activism is Integral to the Mission of Academe [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Gainful employment reporting delayed amid political pressure [Higher Ed Dive]

Black Scholars Face Anonymous Accusations in Anti-DEI Crusade [Inside Higher Ed]

Will Biden’s Support for HBCUs Bring in Votes? [Inside Higher Ed]

GOP states sue to scrap Biden’s student loan repayment plan [The Washington Post]

Housing subsidy for community college students launches in Maryland county [Higher Ed Dive]

Cardona Urges Governors to Prepare for FAFSA Delays [Inside Higher Ed]

Sting Operation Fools a Proctoring Service—and Results in Blackmail Attempt [Inside Higher Ed]

Committee News and Schedule, Schedule for House and Senate Floor:

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

Press Release: Ranking Member Cassidy Calls Out Biden’s ‘Walkaround’ Rule Prioritizing Union Agenda over Worker Safety

House Committee on Education and the Workforce

Press Release: Foxx on DOL’s Final Walkaround Rule and Brazen Big Labor Infiltration of OSHA

Press Release: Ranking Member Scott Applauds Biden Administration for Ensuring Workers Have a Voice on the Job

April 17: Full Committee Hearing on “Columbia in Crisis: Columbia University’s Response to Antisemitism”

Witnesses: Dr. Nemat (Minouche) Shafik, President, Columbia University; Ms. Claire Shipman, Board of Trustees Co-Chair, Columbia University; Mr. David Greenwald, Board of Trustees Co-Chair, Columbia University

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U.S. Department of Education and the Administration

White House Press Release: FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces OMB Policy to Advance Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management in Federal Agencies’ Use of Artificial Intelligence

ED Blog: HEERF Spending Analysis Shows Critical Role of Emergency Funds for Postsecondary Success

DOL Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor To Award Up to $67.1M To Help Youth, Young Adults With Disabilities Overcome Obstacles To Employment

Legislative Movement in Congress:

No relevant legislative action.

Federal Education Training and Grant Opportunities, Notices:

ED Comment Request: The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Annual Performance Report (APR). Comments due on or before April 7, 2024.

ED Comment Request: PLUS Adverse Credit Reconsideration Loan Counseling. Comments due on or before April 16, 2024.

ED Grant Notice: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Institutional Service – Alaska Native-Serving Institutions Program. Applications due on or before April 29, 2024.

ED Comment Request: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2024-25 Through 2026-27. Comments due on or before May 3, 2024.

ED Comment Request: Application for Flexibility for Equitable Per-Pupil Funding. Comments due on or before May 10, 2024.

NSF Grant Notice: Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Computing in Undergraduate Education. Applications due on or before May 30, 2024.