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June 19, 2018

HOUSE and SENATE
The House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee (LHHS) released and marked up its Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 spending bill. Most education programs were level funded compared to FY2018. However, career and technical education (CTE) programs, the Charter School program, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants, TRIO and GEAR UP, and certain Impact Aid and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act programs all saw an increase in funding. National activities for school safety programs received a decrease in funding. A full House Appropriations Committee markup of the bill has not yet been scheduled.

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced that the House will vote on two immigration bills next week to address issues related to border security and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. One of the bills will be House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte’s (R-VA) immigration bill (H.R. 4760), and the other will be an immigration package brought together by Speaker Ryan, the final text of which has not yet been released.

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee will mark up the yet to be released Senate version of the Carl D. Perkins CTE reauthorization bill on Wednesday, June 20.

On Wednesday June 20, the Senate HELP Committee will also consider the nominations of Scott Stump to be the Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and John Lowry to be the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

ADMINISTRATION
ED announced that it would delay, for the second consecutive year, the certain disclosure requirements under the Gainful Employment rule.

Education News Headlines
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Education Department delays disclosures under gainful employment while working to replace rule [Inside Higher Ed]

Op-Ed: Higher ed law fails its mission to protect deserving military-connected students [The Hill]

Senate Education Committee Set to Consider Career, Technical Education Bill [Education Week]

House Spending Bill Would Give Small Boost to Education, Reject Cuts by DeVos [Education Week]

No movement on PROSPER Act after GOP vote count [Inside Higher Ed]

Trump administration undermined student debt relief unit while claims mounted, watchdog finds [The Washington Post]

Community College Research Center Director Named [Inside Higher Ed]

Many States Get Mediocre Grades in 2 Studies of Degree Attainment by Race and Ethnicity [The Chronicle of Higher Education]
Ed Trust Report: “The State of Higher Education”

EdX introduces support fee for free online courses [Inside Higher Ed]

Democrats Oppose State Authorization Rule Delay [Inside Higher Ed]

A Hidden Strength of Minority-Serving Colleges: Meeting Students Where They Are [The Chronicle of Higher Education]
American Council on Education Report: “Minority Serving Institutions as Engines of Upward Mobility”

California Higher Ed Leaders Oppose PROSPER Act [Inside Higher Ed]

Calif. finalizes performance funding formula for its community colleges [Inside Higher Ed]

Perspective | Lesson from Liberal, Kan.: Community colleges must reach out more to communities [The Washington Post]

How Universities Deal With Sexual Harassment Needs Sweeping Change, Panel Says [The New York Times]

Committee News and Schedule, Schedule for House and Senate Floor:
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Press Release: Statement from Chairman Alexander and Ranking Member Murray on the June 20 HELP Executive Session

Press Release: Murray, Scott Oppose Rule Delay to Hold Online Education Programs Accountable

Press Release: Murray Questions DeVos’ Inaction, Lack of Public Input, and Contradictory Statements on Gun Safety Commission

House Education and the Workforce Committee 
Press Release: Foxx and Smucker Urge Department of Labor Action to Fight Opioids

Press Release: At Hearing, Committee Democrats Emphasize Importance of Oversight and Accountability in Public School Choice

Press Release: Committee Discusses the Power of Charter Schools

Press Release: Scott, Murray Oppose Rule Delay to Hold Online Education Programs Accountable

Senate Committee on Appropriations
Press Release: Senate Appropriations Schedule for the Week of June 18, 2018

Press Release: Committee Advances FY2019 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill

Press Release: Summary of the FY 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

Press Release: Leahy Statement On Consideration of the FY 2019 Interior and Environment; Commerce, Justice and Science; and Legislative Branch Appropriations Bills

Press Release: Subcommittee Approves FY2019 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill

Press Release: Summary: Senate Subcommittee Approves FY2019 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill

House Committee on Appropriations
Press Release: Appropriations Committee Releases the Fiscal Year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Funding Bill

House Committee on the Budget 
Budget Digests: A Fiscally Responsible Step

House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
Press Release: Smith Announces Intent to Introduce National Quantum Initiative Act, Hosts First Quantum Computer on Capitol Hill

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation  
Press Release: Subcommittee to Hold Hearing Examining Social Media Data Use and Privacy Concerns

U.S. Department of Education and the Administration:
DOL Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Announces Apprenticeship.gov To Connect Job Seekers and Employers

ED Press Release: Office for Civil Rights Launches Investigation into University of Southern California’s Handling of Sexual Harassment Claims

ED Blog: 8 Common Public Service Loan Forgiveness Mistakes

IES Message: Changes Are Coming to What Works Clearing House

Legislative Movement in Congress Last Week:
H.R.3828 — Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25] (Introduced 09/25/2017) Cosponsors: (24)
Committees: House – Education and the Workforce
Latest Action:  House – 06/14/2018 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Ms. Matsui asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the primary sponsor of H.R. 3828, a bill originally introduced by Representative Slaughter, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under…

H.R.5892 — To establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace to advise the Secretary of Labor on actions the Department of Labor can take to address the impact of opioid abuse on the workplace.
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Jason [R-MN-2] (Introduced 05/21/2018) Cosponsors: (11)
Committees: House – Education and the Workforce | Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action:  Senate – 06/14/2018 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.6112 — To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to make institutions of higher education eligible for assistance for community food projects, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] (Introduced 06/14/2018) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Agriculture
Latest Action:  House – 06/14/2018 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Press Release: Rep. Chu Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address College Hunger

H.R.6115 — To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to include an act of unregulated custody transfer in the definition of child abuse and neglect, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] (Introduced 06/14/2018) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Education and the Workforce
Latest Action:  House – 06/14/2018 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Press Release: Langevin Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Step Up Federal Fight against Rehoming

H.R.6120 — To establish a competitive grant program for parent engagement that would focus on the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs designed to increase capacity of parents to demonstrate and teach children social and emotional skills and of teachers to work with parents to develop these skills.
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13] (Introduced 06/14/2018) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Education and the Workforce
Latest Action:  House – 06/14/2018 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Press Release: Congressman Tim Ryan Introduces Social and Emotional Learning for Families (SELF) Act

S.3065 — A bill to prohibit States from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional licenses or issuing penalties due to student default.
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (Introduced 06/14/2018) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action:  Senate – 06/14/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Press Release: Rubio, Warren Introduce Bill to Protect Jobs for Workers Who Fall Behind on Student Loan Payments

S.3066 — A bill to amend the General Education Provisions Act to allow the release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential.
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (Introduced 06/14/2018) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action:  Senate – 06/14/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Press Release: Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Students ‘Reverse’ Transfer Credits from Four-Year Universities to Community Colleges

H.R.5009 — Jessie’s Law
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7] (Introduced 02/13/2018) Cosponsors: (19)
Committees: House – Energy and Commerce | Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action:  Senate – 06/13/2018 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Press Release: Walberg, Dingell Bills to Tackle Opioid Crisis Pass the House

H.R.5102 — Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018
Sponsor: Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5] (Introduced 02/27/2018) Cosponsors: (27)
Committees: House – Energy and Commerce | Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action:  Senate – 06/13/2018 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Press Release: Clark Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Bill Passes In US House of Representatives

H.R.5889 — Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018
Sponsor: Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7] (Introduced 05/21/2018) Cosponsors: (19)
Committees: House – Education and the Workforce
Latest Action:  House – 06/13/2018 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Press Release: House Passes Rep. Brat’s Bill Addressing the Opioid Crisis

H.R.6098 — To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to permit leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, grandchild, or grandparent who has a serious health condition, and to allow employees to take, as additional leave, parental involvement leave to participate in or attend their children’s and grandchildren’s educational and extracurricular activities.
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 06/13/2018) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Education and the Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration
Latest Action:  House – 06/13/2018 Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as…
Press Release: Maloney Introduces Legislation to Expand Family Leave Protections

H.R.6099 — To promote registered apprenticeships, including registered apprenticeships within in-demand industry sectors, through the support of workforce intermediaries, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (Introduced 06/13/2018) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Education and the Workforce
Latest Action:  House – 06/13/2018 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

S.3061 — A bill to promote registered apprenticeships, including registered apprenticeships within in-demand industry sectors, through the support of workforce intermediaries, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (Introduced 06/13/2018) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action:  Senate – 06/13/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Press Release: Bipartisan, bicameral bill from Sens. Coons, Young & Reps. Norcross, McKinley expands registered apprenticeship programs in high-growth job sectors

H.R.3 — Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23] (Introduced 05/09/2018) Cosponsors: (16)
Committees: House – Appropriations | Senate – Appropriations, Budget
Latest Action:  Senate – 06/11/2018 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred concurrently to the Committee on Appropriations; the Budget pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April 11, 1986, with instructions that the Budget Committee be authorized to…

Federal Education Training and Grant Opportunities, Notices:
ED Comment Request: Gainful Employment. Comments due July 18, 2018. 

ED Comment Request: Federal Student Loan Program: Internship/Residency and Loan Debt Burden Forbearance Forms. Comments due July 16, 2018. 

ED Comment Request: U.S. Department of Education Pre-Authorized Debit Account Brochure and Application. Comments due July 16, 2018. 

ED Comment Request Correction: Computer matching program between the Department of Education (ED) (recipient agency) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) (source agency). This notice corrects the Docket ID number. Comments due July 2, 2018.

ED Grant Notice: Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) program. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 28, 2018. Date of Pre-Application Webinar: June 20, 2018. For information about the pre-application webinar, visit the FSCS website at: https://innovation.ed.gov/​what-we-do/​parental-options/​full-service-community-schools-program-fscs/​applicant-info-and-eligibility/​. Applications due July 13, 2018.

ED Comment Request: Office of the Student Loan Ombudsman Records. Comments due July 13, 2018.