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SA Weekly: September 16

September 16, 2019 Maya Ward-Fineman NASPA

Welcome to SA Weekly, your destination for higher ed news, NASPA research and policy, constituent blogs, and more.

Free Speech Laws Mushroom in Wake of Campus Protests “After a rash of student protests against controversial and conservative speakers on college campuses, state lawmakers around the country are passing legislation they say protect everyone’s free speech rights. Not everyone agrees.”

Avoiding the Red Zone “Colleges try to combat the sexual assaults that spike at the start of each academic year, but experts say many officials don't give students sufficient training to protect themselves or vulnerable peers.”

One Step Closer to Pay for California College Athletes “State's politicians approve legislation to allow athletes to be compensated for use of their name, image and likeness for marketing purposes. The NCAA fiercely opposes the measure.”

HBCUs Press Congress to Extend Funding “With deadline fast approaching for lawmakers, historically black colleges face a loss of $85 million in annual funding for STEM education.”

Data-Driven Accountability “As new datasets on student results become available, the Lumina Foundation taps group of regulators and experts for new approach to assuring quality in higher education, with focus on equity and colleges' financial health.”

A Push for More Technical Workers “Federal report suggests that bias toward the bachelor's degree is contributing to potential shortfall of millions of electricians and welders.”

The Real Divide Over Higher Ed? Cost “Think tank survey finds majorities of Republicans view higher ed as valuable, but see individual students as benefiting from degrees.”

Actress Felicity Huffman Sentenced To 14 Days In College Admissions Scandal “The TV and film star is the first parent to be sentenced in connection with the years-long, multimillion-dollar scheme. The case has resurfaced questions about college access, race and privilege.”

Policy Update

Hazing Prevention Legislation in 2019 by Teri Lyn Hinds, Director of Policy Research and Advocacy

Policy Research & Advocacy

Department of Education Releases Announcement of Plan to Reimburse Colleges for the Costs of Canceling Federal Perkins Loans

Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid, September 10, 2019

Road Ahead: House to Consider Stopgap Measure to Fund Government, Senate Plays Catch-Up

Roll Call, September 16, 2019

As delays in the Senate continue, House leaders are scheduled to work this week on a continuing resolution designed to keep the government from shutting down as we get closer to the appropriations deadline at the end of the month, September 30.

Regulatory Updates

Student Assistance General Provisions and Federal Family Education Loan Program

  • Unofficial Final Rule announced by the Department of Education,  August 31, 2019
  • Department of Education (ED), set to go into effect July 1, 2020

ED has released its unofficial final rule on borrower defense to repayment, as updated in the SA weekly from September 9. Counter to reports upon its unofficial release, the official rule has not yet been released to the federal register. JD Supra has provided a recap on borrower’s defense and their take on the new rule in its unofficial form.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Foreign Schools Eligibility Criteria Apply To Participate in Title IV HEA Programs

  • Notice by the Department of Education, September 16, 2019
  • Comment period that ends on October 16, 2019

Abstract from the Federal Register: “The information in 34 CFR Sections 600.54, 600.55, 600.56, and 600.57 is used by the Department during the initial review for eligibility certification, recertification and annual evaluations. These regulations help to ensure that all foreign institutions participating in the Title IV, HEA programs are meeting the minimum participation standards.”

Notice Announcing Availability of Funds and Application Deadline; Emergency Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education

  • Notice by the Department of Education, September 16, 2019

Summary from the Federal Register: “The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice announcing the availability of funds and the application deadline for new grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) under the Emergency Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education (2019 EAI) Program, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number 84.938T, under title VIII of the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019 (hereafter referred to as the Disaster Supplemental), for education-related disaster recovery activities related to disasters in 2018 and 2019 for which a major disaster or emergency has been declared by the President. Refer to the Purposes of Program section for more information on specific disasters that are covered by this program funding. This notice relates to the approved information collection under OMB control number 1840-0839.”

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