Trump admin could block student loan relief for some public servants
Proposed Department of Education rule could deny loan forgiveness to borrowers whose employers are found to be illegally "undermining national security and American values."
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Proposed Department of Education rule could deny loan forgiveness to borrowers whose employers are found to be illegally "undermining national security and American values."
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
The states lost out on billions in funding for after-school and summer programs, teacher training and other initiatives.
TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said federal funding is critical for the city's schools.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The Department of Education is slashing nearly 50% of its workforce as part of the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency.
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced on Tuesday that the Department of Education will cut its workforce by nearly 50%.
Completely eliminating the Education Department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.
About 45 years ago, President Jimmy Carter signed off on creating the U.S. Department of Education with the goal of advising and assisting schools and universities.
Some Philadelphia teachers and lawmakers say they're worried about new Education Secretary Linda McMahon — and her and President Trump's plans for the U.S. Education Department.
Penn President Liz Magill is expected to testify in a Congressional antisemitism hearing in December.
Penn and Lafayette College are among seven schools being investigated by the Education Department over alleged incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
Some borrowers who had enrolled in income-driven repayment plans will start getting their debt discharged this week.
