The information covered below is from July 12, 2024, through July 25, 2024.

Highlights:

• On July 18, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency motion led by Missouri’s Attorney General on behalf of five other states to prohibit the implementation of the Biden Administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
• On July 22, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar submitted filings to the U.S. Supreme Court requesting that the Court partially lift two preliminary injunctions that block the recent final Title IX rule issued by the Biden Administration from being enforced.
• On July 17, the USED proposed regulations aimed at increasing access to higher education for more high school students, including Dreamers; improving public data on student outcomes, including through increased oversight over distance education programs; and making changes to student aid for students who withdraw.

Administration:

White House:

President Biden issues Executive Order on White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Biden Administration announces new actions to expand opportunities for Latino communities: On July 17, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) on the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity Through Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The EO establishes an official White House Initiative, which will be housed in the U.S. Department of Education (USED) and chaired by the Secretary of Education, and requires that the federal government work with HSIs to ensure institutions have access to the federal resources they need to support students and expand institutional capacity. The Initiative’s goals include identifying best practices for HSIs on developing, implementing, expanding, and sustaining strategies that support the educational success and economic mobility of their students; improving the ability of HSIs to align their program offerings with the Nation’s economic needs and promote opportunities for careers in critical professions; and fostering collaboration among HSIs and philanthropic organizations, among other priorities. Additionally, the EO establishes a President’s Board of Advisors on Hispanic-Serving Institutions which will include 21 Presidentially-appointed members that will advise the President on how to advance the Initiative’s goals. In conjunction with the EO, on July 17, the Biden Administration announced new actions to support Latino families and communities in achieving greater opportunities, including proposed regulations to expand eligibility for services under the TRIO program to Dreamers (see above under Policy Releases for additional information).

Vice President Harris delivers the keynote speech at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Convention: On July 25, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the keynote speech at the AFT convention in Houston, Texas. In her remarks, Vice President Harris called attention to the Biden-Harris Administration’s support for improving child care and providing student loan forgiveness, including through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Specifically, Vice President Harris said, “We see a future with affordable health care, affordable child care and paid leave, not for some but for all…We see a future where every student has the support and the resources they need to thrive, and a future where no teacher has to struggle with the burden of student loan debt.” Additionally, Vice President Harris expressed concern for the ongoing book bans happening across the country. Vice President Harris also affirmed her support for unions and “protecting the freedom to organize.”

U.S. Department of Education (USED):

USED proposes regulations to increase college access, including for Dreamers, and strengthen oversight of distance education: On July 17, the USED proposed regulations aimed at increasing access to higher education for more high school students, including Dreamers; improving public data on student outcomes, including through increased oversight over distance education programs; and making changes to student aid for students who withdraw. Specifically, the regulations propose changes to three distinct areas, including the federal TRIO programs, Distance Education, and Return to Title IV (R2T4). Regarding the proposed changes to the TRIO program -- which provides services to assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds in accessing and succeeding in higher education -- the regulations propose to expand eligibility to students “without immigration status” enrolled in or who seek to enroll in a high school.

For distance education programs, the proposed regulations would require additional reporting and ensure online students receive “direct instructor interaction.” Additionally, the regulations would provide new protections for students who withdraw from a higher education program under the R2T4 calculation. R2T4 regulations govern the process institutions of higher education conduct when a student withdraws during a payment period. An R2T4 calculation determines whether funds must be returned by the school and/or student. 

In the release, USED Secretary Miguel Cardona remarked, “The regulations proposed today, if enacted, would help expand both access and affordability to our most disadvantaged students: those from low-income backgrounds, students without immigration status, and students with disabilities. By broadening eligibility for federal programs and placing guardrails that help protect against situations that leave students with debt but no degree, we can open more doors to the life-changing potential of higher education.”

USED announces two new toolkits to support teachers and college access advisors in college decision-making: On July 24, the USED released two new toolkits as part of the College Scorecard - one for educators and another for college access advisors to support students in their decisions around choosing postsecondary education. The toolkit for educators includes multiple activities that teachers can use directly with students to better comprehend College Scorecard data and make informed decisions regarding their higher education aspirations. The professional development toolkit for college access advisors is a one-hour training session designed to equip advisors with the skills to effectively train others on utilizing the College Scorecard.

USED Secretary Cardona visits Georgia to meet with HBCU presidents and speak with student debt relief recipients: On July 17, USED Secretary Miguel Cardona traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to speak with Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) presidents and speak to borrowers who recently benefited from various debt relief programs. Secretary Cardona met with college presidents from Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College, among others, to learn more about the needs of HBCUs. Following tours at both Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College, Secretary Cardona met with students to gain insights on ways to support women of color in higher education through strengthening equity initiatives and career readiness programs.

Biden Administration approves $1.2 billion in student debt relief for public service workers: On July 18, the Biden Administration announced the approval of roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan relief for 35,000 borrowers who work in public service professions. The USED notes that the forgiveness is a result of significant fixes that the Administration has made to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. A statement from President Biden added that each of the borrowers impacted by this forgiveness received an average of more than $35,000 in debt cancellation.

USED and Department of Justice highlight efforts aimed at improving the student-loan bankruptcy discharge process: On July 17, the Justice Department (DOJ), in cooperation with the USED, released information on an effort to increase the number of student loan borrowers receiving discharges of their federal student loan debt. In November 2022, the DOJ finalized a new process to “help ensure consistent treatment of the discharge of federal student loans, reduce the burden on borrowers of pursuing such proceedings and make it easier to identify cases where discharge is appropriate.” According to the release, case filings have increased as more borrowers have become aware of the updated process. There were 588 new cases filed from October 2023 to March 2024, a 36% increase from the prior six-month period. Undersecretary of Education James Kvaal remarked, “Our clear, fair, and practical standards are helping struggling borrowers find relief that was previously out of reach. This data should puncture the myth that struggling borrowers cannot discharge their student loan debt through bankruptcy. We will continue to work with our partners at the Department of Justice to make it simpler and easier for borrowers to get much-needed relief in the way it was intended.”

USED Assistant Secretary Rodriguez delivers remarks on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the intersection with equity and student rights: On July 25, the Brookings Institution held an event titled, “Education and AI: Achieving equity and respecting the rights of students. In announcing the event, the Brookings Institution noted that “many children’s first contact with AI will happen in educational settings” and, as a result, school administrators and educators must ensure “that these tools are working on behalf of students’ academic goals while avoiding historical trends of surveillance and profiling.” In recorded remarks, Roberto Rodriguez, Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development at the U.S. Department of Education (USED), highlighted President Biden’s October 2023 Executive Order to “launch a whole-of-government” approach to “harness AI for good [and] realize its myriad benefits.” Assistant Secretary Rodriguez noted that the USED’s role is to provide resources, policies and guidance to ensure non-discrimination in AI use in schools, with a particular focus on underserved students and communities. Additionally, he spoke about the importance of building a “strong foundation of trust,” “centering the instructional core,” and ensuring that “humans - teachers, parents, and students are in the loop” on AI use. Assistant Secretary Rodriguez also announced that the Department would be issuing new guidance later this year to help ensure every school and district establish policies for AI use. In his closing remarks, the Assistant Secretary Rodriguez asked the attendees to consider the question, “What is our collective vision of a desirable and achievable public ed system that leverages AI to advance learning, while protecting and centering human agency and the diverse needs of our students?”

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force announces recommendations and best practices for safe internet use: On July 22, the Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force, co-led by the HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), released a new report titled, “Online Health and Safety for Children and Youth: Best Practices for Families and Guidance for Industry.” The report provides a summary of the risks and benefits of social media on the health, safety, and privacy of young people; best practices for parents and caregivers; recommended practices for industry; a research agenda; and suggested future efforts, including for the federal government. Some of the recommendations for industry include designing age-appropriate experiences for youth users; making privacy protections for youth the default; and improving systems to identify and address bias and discrimination that youth experience online, among other recommendations. The Task Force also committed to future actions following the release of the report, including providing more resources for kids, teenagers and families, issuing guidance for pediatricians, and conducting more research.

Federal Communications Commission:

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approves final rules to support Wi-Fi hotspots through E-Rate program: On July 18, the FCC voted to approve final rules that will allow schools to utilize the E-Rate program resources to loan out Wi-Fi hotspots to individuals. The E-Rate program was first established in 1996 and provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in obtaining affordable telecommunications and internet access. Coinciding with the approval of the use of funds for Wi-Fi hotspots, the final rules adopted a budget mechanism that sets a limit on the amount of support that an applicant can request for Wi-Fi hotspots and services over a three-year period. The rules also included measures to ensure the supported Wi-Fi hotspots and services are used for educational purposes.

Congress:

Senate:

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Cassidy requests information on the USED’s enforcement of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): On July 16, Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy (R-LA) sent a letter to USED Secretary Cardona requesting information on the Department’s efforts to enforce FERPA, including its current backlog of complaints. Ranking Member Cassidy explains that the letter follows a May notice to Congress that the USED is developing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to address “outstanding policy issues” in FERPA that have impeded its ability to resolve complaints from parents and students. The letter also highlights several reports from the USED’s Office of Inspector General that detail the Department’s challenges in enforcing FERPA and resulting backlog of complaints. Ranking Member Cassidy requested a list of FERPA complaints since January 2018, including those that are currently unresolved, as well as records that explain the USED’s efforts to resolve the current policy issues.

Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Cassidy introduces legislation requiring agency testimony regarding rulemaking: On July 24, Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced the Upholding Standards of Accountability (USA) Act, which would require additional actions from federal agencies during the rulemaking process. The legislation follows the recent U.S. Supreme Court landmark decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, explicitly overturning the 1984 “Chevron deference” precedent, which required federal courts to defer to an agency’s interpretation of ambiguous provisions in federal statutes so long as the court determined that the agency’s interpretation was reasonable. The bill would require the head of the federal agency issuing the regulation to testify about the rule before congressional committees with jurisdiction over the subject matter within 30 days of the publication of the rule in the Federal Register. Additionally, the legislation would require that each person nominated to a Senate-confirmed position testify before the committee with jurisdiction over that nomination prior to Senate confirmation. A one-pager on the bill notes that legislation aims to “impose additional accountability in the agency rulemaking process” as well as “timely and substantive responses to congressional oversight.”

Senate HELP Ranking Member Cassidy introduces legislation to require the USED to immediately address civil rights complaints on college campuses: On July 24, Senate HELP Ranking Member Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Restoring Civility on Campus Act, which would require universities and the USED to immediately address civil rights complaints if a student experiences violence or harassment on campus because of their heritage. The bill follows continuing reports of antisemitic events on college campuses. Specifically, the bill would require the USED’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) to initiate an immediate investigation of civil rights complaints involving alleged discrimination on the basis of shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics on or after October 7, 2023. To increase transparency for students who report antisemitism, the legislation would also require the OCR to update the student complainant on the status of their OCR case at least every 30 days and disclose the result of institutional disciplinary proceedings to the student who reported a civil rights violation. Additionally, among other requirements, the USED would be required to issue a public report on OCR cases involving alleged discrimination on the basis of shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics for university officials 30 days following the opening of the case.

House:

House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development holds joint hearing on Biden Administration’s lack of action of Haskell Indian Nations University: On July 23, the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a joint hearing with the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations titled, “Investigating How the Biden Administration Ignored Cries for Help from Students at Haskell Indian Nations University.” The Subcommittees heard from two panels consisting of five witnesses: Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland; Department of the Interior Assistant Inspector General for Investigations Matthew Elliott;

Dr. Ronald J. Graham, Former President of Haskell Indian Nations University; Emily Martin, J.D., Chief Program Officer at the National Women’s Law Center; and Clay J. Mayes III, Head Coach for Track and Field and Cross Country at Haskell Indian Nations University.

The hearing follows recent allegations of misconduct and sexual harassment at the University and a report from the Administrative Investigation Board that alleges the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) may not have been forthcoming regarding such allegations. Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) expressed the severity of the allegations in his opening remarks and the impact the issues raised have had on the institution’s students. Subcommittee Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) called attention in her remarks to the BIE withholding the report following multiple Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) attempts. In response, Assistant Secretary Newland stated, “The bottom line is that our team did not handle that as well as we should.”

House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Foxx subpoenas communications and documents from the USED regarding Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) rollout: On July 25, House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued a subpoena for the USED’s communications and documents related to this year’s rollout of the simplified FAFSA. The subpoena details challenges surrounding the rollout and implementation of the 2024-2025 FAFSA form, as well as previous requests for information from Chairwoman Foxx and Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy (R-LA). The documents requested in the subpoena include data on FAFSA submissions and quality management reports, among others.

U.S. Courts:

USED files appeal to Supreme Court to allow partial enforcement of new Title IX regulations: On July 22, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar submitted filings to the U.S. Supreme Court requesting that the Court partially lift two preliminary injunctions that block the recent final Title IX rule issued by the Biden Administration from being enforced. Specifically, the filings challenge rulings from lower courts, which the Solicitor General states block “dozens of provisions that respondents had not challenged and that the court did not purport to find likely invalid.” The rulings from the lower courts that the Solicitor General is challenging block enforcement of the Title IX regulations in 10 states; currently the rule is temporarily blocked in 15 states total. The Biden Administration’s final Title IX regulations were released in April and take effect on August 1. Several Republican Attorneys General have challenged the new rules, particularly the parts of the rule that provide protections for gender identity, arguing that it violates the original intent of Title IX.

Federal Appeals Court halts SAVE plan implementation, as the USED places students in forbearance in response: On July 18, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency motion led by Missouri’s Attorney General on behalf of five other states to prohibit the implementation of the Biden Administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. The SAVE plan is the Biden Administration’s newest income-driven repayment plan that allows for lower monthly payments and shorter timeframes for forgiveness for certain borrowers. Throughout June and July, various provisions in the SAVE plan had been blocked by other courts, but this decision fully blocks implementation of the program for an unspecified amount of time.

In response, USED Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a statement that the decision “could have devastating consequences for millions of student loan borrowers” and the Department moved to place borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan “in an interest-free forbearance while our Administration continues to vigorously defend the SAVE Plan in court.”

Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy (R-LA) issued a statement following the decision expressing that the Biden Administration’s loan forgiveness plans are “transferring” repayment responsibilities to taxpayers, adding the plans are an “abuse of power.” House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued a similar statement calling the “chaos” of the Administration’s actions around student loans “unprecedented.”

Federal Court rules Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) administration of Universal Service Fund (USF) is unconstitutional: On July 24, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the method by which the FCC administers the USF, which was established in 1997, is unconstitutional. Specifically, the Court found that the FCC “subdelegated the taxing power to a private corporation” which then “relied on for-profit telecommunications companies” to determine the cost of the USF, violating the Constitution. Among the four primary components of the USF is the E-Rate program, which provides telecommunications services and internet access to eligible schools and libraries. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel issued a statement following the ruling, noting that the FCC will explore “all avenues for review,” and calling the decision “misguided and wrong…upend[ing] decades of bipartisan support for FCC programs.” 

Upcoming Events (Congress & Administration):

• On July 30 at 10:15 a.m., the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will hold a hearing titled, “Innovative Teacher Preparation: Properly Equipping America’s Educators.” Witnesses have not yet been announced. The hearing will be held in 2175 Rayburn House Office building and livestreamed here.
• On July 31 at 10:00 a.m., the Senate HELP Committee will hold a markup of S. 4762, Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act. The legislation would amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize programs and research relating to autism, and for other purposes. A one-pager on the bill is here. The markup will be held in 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building and livestreamed here.
• On August 1 at 9:30 a.m., the Senate Appropriations Committee will markup the Fiscal Year 2025 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS) Appropriations Act. The markup will be held in 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building and livestreamed here.
• From August 6-8 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) will hold a hybrid meeting. Committee members will meet in-person while agency representatives and public attendees will participate virtually. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a review of the applications for renewals of recognition. To request to make oral comments, submit a request by email to the ThirdPartyComments@ed.gov mailbox. Registration is here, and more detail on comment requirements and additional information is here.

Upcoming Events (Outside Organizations):

• On August 1 at 8:00 a.m., Axios will host a hybrid event titled, “The Free Speech Debate on Campus.” Speakers will consider the tension between protecting the First Amendment right to free speech while also responding to student concerns about safety and how institutions of higher learning are addressing the issue. Axios reporters Niala Boodhoo and Erica Pandey will moderate conversations with Catherine Lhamon, USED Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; Keith Whittington, Yale Law School Professor and Founding Chair of the Academic Freedom Alliance; and Ashley Zohn, Vice President for Learning and Impact at the Knight Foundation. More information and registration are here.
• On August 6 at 3:00 p.m., the Federalist Society will host a webinar titled, “Federal and State Enforcement Perspectives on SFFA and DEI Programs.” Panelists will address the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard/UNC on private employers' Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, as well as the key arguments advanced on either side of this developing area of law. The panel will be moderated by Sharon Gustafson, Former General Counsel for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and feature Sarah Pineau, Of Counsel at Fusion Law, and Paul Watkins, Managing Partner at Fusion Law. More information and registration are here.
• On August 7 at 3:00 p.m., New America will host an in-person event titled, “Get the (Ice Cream) Scoop: Restoring Public Trust in Higher Education.” The event will launch New America’s eighth annual Varying Degrees survey, a nationally representative survey of higher education, which shows public support for higher education is declining. The ice cream social will feature higher education stakeholders and experts to learn about this year's survey findings and what our higher education system could do to restore its values. The panel will be moderated by Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Investigations Manager for Higher Education at New America and include Brian K. Bridges, Secretary of Higher Education for the state of New Jersey; Patricia A. McGuire, President of Trinity Washington University; CJ Powell, Director of Advocacy for the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); and Cristian Reyes, New America Higher Education Intern. More information and registration are here.

Publications (Congress & Administration):

• On July 24, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a new report titled, “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Estimated Eligibility and Receipt among Food Insecure College Students.” The GAO reviewed newly available data from the USED's National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) on food insecurity among a nationally representative sample of college students. The analysis found that an estimated 23% of college students (3.8 million) experienced food insecurity in 2020, and among those students, a majority (2.2 million) had very low food security, meaning they reported multiple instances of eating less than they should or skipping meals because they could not afford enough food. Additionally, the GAO estimated that fewer than two in five food insecure students met the criteria to be potentially eligible for SNAP, and of these students, 59% did not report receiving SNAP benefits in 2020.

Publications (Outside Organizations):

• On July 16, the First Five Years Fund released a resource titled, “2024 Child Care and Early Learning State Fact Sheets.” The fact sheet analyzed what federal funding reached each state, how those states invested the money, and how the programs invested in impacted families, young workers, and local economies. The report found that federal and state early learning opportunities serve 18% of children ages 5 and under, the average cost of center-based infant care is $1,188 per month, and that 69% of single-parent family’s income is spent on this care for one child, while 65% of children 5 and under have all available parents in the workforce. The report also found that program quality and state investment varies substantially between states and the temporary expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit benefited more than 6.4 million families.
• In July, the Movement Advancement Project published a report titled “Dismantling DEI: A coordinated Attached on American Values.” The report looks at strategies used to target DEI in government, education, and the private sector, by analyzing state bills introduced over the past two attacking DEI. The report found that since 2023, at least 157 bills were introduced in 34 states attacking DEI in education, with 16 such laws now enacted. It also found that at least 256 bills were introduced in states attacking DEI in different government settings since 2023, with 20 states now having one DEI-restrictive law or ban in government settings.

Legislation:

Introduced in the House of Representatives:

H.R. 9048

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish an educational assistance program to encourage the enlistment of persons in, and retention of members of, the District of Columbia National Guard by providing to certain such members financial assistance to attend undergraduate, vocational, or technical courses.
Sponsor: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

H.R. 9058

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the American History for Freedom grant program.
Sponsor: Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)

H.R. 9068

A bill to assist States in carrying out projects to expand the childcare workforce and child care facilities in the States, and for other purposes.
Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA)

H.R. 9087

A bill to require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate Head Start facilities that fail to produce their annual audits as required by law.
Sponsor: Rep. Marcus Molinaro (R-NY)

H.R. 9102

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit students convicted of hate crimes for conduct that occurred during a campus protest from being eligible for student loans or loan forgiveness.
Sponsor: Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL)

H.R. 9158

A bill to require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)

H.R. 9164

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the exclusion for certain employer payments of student loans under educational assistance programs permanent.
Sponsor: Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)

H.R. 9170

A bill to reauthorize title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to improve and encourage innovation in international education, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC)

Introduced in the Senate:

S. 4744

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish fair and consistent eligibility requirements for graduate medical schools operating outside the United States and Canada.
Sponsor: Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)

S. 4762

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize programs and research relating to autism, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM)

S. 4769

A bill to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop voluntary guidelines and specifications for internal and external assurances of artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO)

S. 4778

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the exclusion for certain employer payments of student loans under educational assistance programs permanent.
Sponsor: Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA)

S. 4783

A bill to establish a program to recognize elementary schools and secondary schools that have implemented a policy to prohibit smartphone use by students during instructional hours and a program to recognize local educational agencies and State educational agencies that serve such schools.
Sponsor: Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT)

S. 4807

A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to address the economic and workforce impacts of substance use disorder.
Sponsor: Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA)

S. 4812

A bill to establish a pilot program to address behavioral health needs among children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA)

S. 4813

A bill to establish a grant program within the Department of Labor to support the creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity.
Sponsor: Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

S. 4815

A bill to prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans.
Sponsor: Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT)

S.Res. 769

A resolution recognizing the importance of mental health for youth in the United States and expressing the pressing need for awareness and support for mental health care for children and adolescents.
Sponsor: Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA)