House education committee advances sweeping higher ed bill

Indiana Budget Bill Contains Sweeping Higher Ed Changes

When Republicans revealed the legislation last week, new provisions requiring faculty to post syllabi and face “productivity” reviews had appeared. The bill quickly passed. Indiana state lawmakers have sent their governor a state budget bill that goes beyond setting funding levels. If Republican governor Mike Braun signs it into law, House Enrolled Act 1001 will require faculty at public colleges and universities to post their syllabi online and…

GOP Lawmakers Target 'Skyrocketing College Costs' With Sweeping Student Loan Overhaul, Promise $330 Billion In Savings While Pushing Trump Tax Cut Extension

House Republicans unveiled legislation on Monday aimed at overhauling the federal student loan system, promising over $330 billion in savings while supporting President Donald Trump's tax cut extension agenda.

Republicans Opt to Make Education an Upper-Class Privilege

The goal is to save money on higher-education assistance to pay for tax cuts for the rich.

House education committee advances sweeping higher ed bill

Republicans say the plan would save $330 billion and spur institutions to lower costs, but Democrats argue it would create barriers to college.

Washington Watch: Mixed bag on House ed committee’s reconciliation bill

The House Education and Workforce Committee is slated on Tuesday to mark up legislation to comply with the fiscal year 2025 budget resolution’s reconciliation instructions, which direct the committee to save $330 billion over 10 years. The legislation will likely pass on a party-line vote. Democrats plan to offer an array of amendments, most of