NEA speaks up for the rights of students. Browse recent messages to Congressional leadership, and add your voice.
More careers than ever require post-secondary education, yet higher education is increasingly out of reach. Students and families—not public dollars—now fund the bulk of higher education costs.
For years, NEA members advocated canceling college debt to help fix educator shortages. Now, because of the Biden administration’s life-changing actions, student loans taken out by 48 million borrowers are being substantially reduced, forgiven, or even canceled outright.
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VOTE NO on overturning President Biden’s student-debt relief program
Submitted on 05/24/2023
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VOTE NO on resolution to deny students debt relief
Submitted on 05/19/2023
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NEA Comments for House Hearing on President Biden’s Student Loan Policies
Submitted on 03/23/2023
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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HR 6077 POST GRAD Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 10/26/2023
A bill that would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students.
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HR 5963 the Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 10/12/2023
A bill that would ensure institutions of higher education address discrimination on college campuses by designating an employee to coordinate compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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HR 4931 Pell Grant Flexibility Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 07/26/2023
A bill to ensure federal resources for college students keep up with current costs by indexing Pell grants to inflation.
A History Advocating for Higher Education
Higher Education Act Becomes Law
Pell Grants Begin
Higher Education Act Reauthorization
GEAR UP Begins
PSLF Program Created
Higher Education Opportunity Act Enacted

PSLF Program Overhauled to Meet Educators' Needs
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