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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Support
HR 2949 PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 04/27/2023
A bill that would ensure that borrowers who have performed qualifying public service are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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Support
S 1331 PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 04/27/2023
A bill to ensure that borrowers who have performed qualifying public service are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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Oppose
SJ Res.22 Congressional Review Act resolution www.congress.gov
Introduced on 03/27/2023
A resolution to overturn President Biden’s student debt relief program and payment pause.
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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