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Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan forgiveness
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are trying to overturn the Trump administration's changes to a popular student loan forgiveness program, with lawmakers saying the changes are political and could leave some borrowers without the relief they were pledged.The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program cancels loans for qualified public service workers after they've made a decade’s worth of payments. It has long been open to those who go to work for the government, public schools, fire and police departments, public hospitals and nonprofits. But last fall, President Donald Trump administration's wrote a new rule that empowered Education Secretary Linda McMahon to kick borrowers out of the program if they're employed by groups whose work is deemed to have a “substantial illegal purpose.”Set to take effect in July, the rule is aimed primarily at organizations that work with immigrants and transgender youth.On Tuesday, Democrats in both the Senate and House introduced resolutions to overturn the rule, calling it “a clear attempt to intimidate and punish certain organizations.” While the measure may get a vote, it's unlikely to pass.The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org.
Democrats Move to Block Trump-Era Changes to Student Loan Forgiveness ...
By Rosemary Democratic lawmakers in Congress are mounting an effort to reverse controversial changes to a widely used federal student loan forgiveness program, arguing that the new rules introduced under the administration of Donald Trump could unfairly deny relief to thousands of public service workers and inject political considerations into a system long viewed as nonpartisan. At the center of the dispute is the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows borrowers to have their federal student debt canceled after making 10 years of qualifying payments while working in public service roles. The program has historically included a broad range of professions, from government employees and public school teachers to first responders, healthcare workers in public hospitals, and staff at nonprofit organizations. However, a rule finalized last fall by the Trump administration introduces new authority for the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, to disqualify certain employers from the program if they are determined to have a “substantial illegal purpose.” The language of the rule has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and advocacy groups, who say it is overly vague and opens the door to politically motivated enforcement. The regulation, scheduled to take effect in July, is widely seen by critics as targeting organizations that work with undocumented immigrants or provide support services to transgender youth. If enforced as written, the rule could affect employees at a range of institutions, including schools, legal aid organizations, and public healthcare providers, potentially stripping borrowers of their eligibility for loan forgiveness despite years of qualifying service. In response, a group of Senate Democrats led by Tim Kaine, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Cory Booker introduced a resolution seeking to overturn the rule under the Congressional Review Act. A parallel effort is underway in the House of Representatives, where Joe Courtney, Alma Adams, and Scott Peters have put forward similar legislation. The lawmakers have framed the policy change as an attempt to penalize organizations engaged in politically sensitive work, warning that it undermines the original intent of the loan forgiveness program. In statements accompanying the resolution, they described the rule as a deliberate effort to pressure and marginalize certain employers by threatening the financial stability of their workforce. Supporters of the repeal effort argue that the...
Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan ...
WASHINGTON -- Democrats in Congress are trying to overturn the Trump administration's changes to a popular student loan forgiveness program, with lawmakers saying the changes are political and could leave some borrowers without the relief they were pledged. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program cancels loans for qualified public service workers after they've made a decade's worth of ...
Democrats Seek to Overturn Trump's New Rules for Student Loan ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are trying to overturn the Trump administration's changes to a popular student loan forgiveness program, with lawmakers saying the changes are political ...
