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American Dream and Promise Act Reintroduced in House
Jun 22, 2023
The legislation would create a legal pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants.
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House Republicans Introduce FAIR Act
Jun 22, 2023
The legislation aims to improve the federal student loan repayment process.
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AACRAO Comments on Draft Regulations Gainful Employment, Other Issues
Jun 22, 2023
The comments outline concerns regarding the proposal's sweeping transparency requirements and provisions that undermine reciprocity agreements, among other things.
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Administration Extends Temporary Protective Status for Certain Immigrants
Jun 15, 2023
Action preserves protections for more than 330,000 people from four countries, granting them permission to live and work in the U.S. into 2025.
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International Applications and Visa Denials Increase
Jun 15, 2023
Spikes in visa denials are casting a shadow on an international enrollment rebound trends.
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New Report on Potential Impact of Supreme Court Admissions Decision
Jun 15, 2023
Banning race-conscious admissions will make it nearly impossible for colleges to match their current levels of diversity, report says.
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Senate Republicans Unveil the Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act
Jun 15, 2023
Legislative package aims to tackle "the skyrocketing cost of higher education."
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Education Dept. Confirms Timeline for Resumption of Loan Payments
Jun 15, 2023
Agency officials said they are exploring ways to ease borrowers back into repayment this fall.
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Questions Remain Regarding the New FAFSA Need Analysis Formula
Jun 15, 2023
AACRAO and other groups urge the administration to examine how the new formula will impact students' aid eligibility.
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North Carolina Bill Seeks to Overhaul Accreditation Process
Jun 8, 2023
The proposal, similar to legislation passed by Florida lawmakers, would require public institutions to change accreditors every cycle.
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Education Dept. Launches Antisemitism Awareness Campaign
Jun 8, 2023
Agency reminds colleges and universities about their responsibilities under federal civil rights law to protect students from antisemitic harassment.
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Common App to Allow Colleges to Hide Race
Jun 8, 2023
If requested, the Common App will conceal basic information on applicants' race and ethnicity.
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Connecticut Approves Ban on Transcript Holds
Jun 8, 2023
However, the legislation still allows schools to withhold transcripts in certain cases, such as the student wanting to transfer or apply to another institution.
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Biden Signs Debt Limit Deal Into Law
Jun 8, 2023
The legislation requires the administration to resume collection of student loan and interest payments and rescinds unspent COVID-19 emergency relief funds.
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Congress Approves Resolution to Block Student Loan Debt Relief Plan
Jun 8, 2023
The White House vetoed the measure, effectively ending off the legislative effort to undo the program.
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Bills Seek to Block Accreditors from Considering DEI, Race in Admissions Policies
Jun 8, 2023
Lawmakers introduce federal legislation that aims to block accrediting agencies from considering diversity initiatives during the accreditation process.
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New Title IX Rules Delayed
Jun 8, 2023
The Education Dept. delays its final Title IX rule to overhaul how institutions respond to sexual misconduct complaints and extend federal protections to certain groups until at least October.
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Negotiations Over Debt Ceiling Continue
May 25, 2023
Higher ed experts warn that the economic consequences of a government default could wreak chaos and considerably impact a wide range of institutions and students.
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House Votes to Overturn Biden's Student Loan Debt Relief Plan
May 25, 2023
Separately, lawmakers also grill Education Dept. officials on the administration's broader efforts to overhaul the student loan system.
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Texas Passes Bill to Preserve UT Austin Admissions Policies
May 25, 2023
The legislation aims to ensure that UT Austin would not have to completely change how it selects freshman classes in the face of the U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming decision on race-conscious admissions practices.