The Chronicle of Higher Education
By Adam Harris
April 24, 2017
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Recent moves by the Education Department have raised the alarms of students, advocates, and reformers alike. But the executive branch is not the only place where policy is set. In recent years, the U.S. Senate has taken the lead on policies that have left a sharp imprint on higher education. So what will legislators be able to accomplish on higher ed this Congress?
The U.S. Senate Committee on Heath, Education, Labor, and Pensions has, over the last several years, successfully advanced a fair amount of bipartisan legislation. But several early disputes may strain that bipartisanship, weakening the chances of reauthorizing the Higher Education Act. The most recent act, which is the major piece of legislation governing policy on post secondary education, was set to expire in 2013, but was extended through last year to allow legislators more time to work on an updated version.
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