Higher Ed Policy Predictions for the Fall

Jon Fansmith and Terry Hartle are back to give their predictions for what Congress will dive into this fall before it adjourns ahead of midterm elections. On the table are a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of the year and NDAA legislation. They also talk about how the administration is getting ready for the rollout of its massive student loan forgiveness plan, despite the continuing threat of legal challenges. Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu.  Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show: Senate Approves Stopgap Funding Bill; House Passage Expected Friday The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Sept. 29, 2022 CBO: White House Plan To Cancel Student Loan Debt Costs $400 Billion The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Sept. 26, 2022 Lawsuit Aims To Stop Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Sept. 27, 2022 New Title IX Rules Get 235,000 Comments Inside Higher Ed | Sept. 14, 2022 ACE’s comments to the Education Department on proposed Title IX regulations Biden Administration Issues Final Rule on Protections for ‘Dreamers’ Roll Call | Aug. 24, 2022 Student loan debt relief FAQs Federal Student Aid Student loan debt relief contact information Federal Student Aid Public Service Workers Have Until October 31 to Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness Under Temporary Waiver CNN | Sept. 28, 2022