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Pennsylvania Enacts Two Laws to Combat Campus Sexual Assault

The two campus safety bills aim to embolden survivors and witnesses to report incidents of sexual assault they might experience

Texas to Make FAFSA Completion a Requirement for High School Students

Starting in the 2020-2021 school year, Texas high school seniors must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to graduate

Most Biology Conferences Lack Tools to Report Sexual Misconduct

76 percent of biology conferences fail to mention codes of conduct on sexual misconduct and identity-based discrimination for participants to reference

California to Pay Off $58.6 Million in Student Loans of Physicians

Under the CalHealthCares program, physicians and dentists will be eligible to have their student debt erased in exchange for treating low-income patients

Bill Introduced to Strengthen College TRIO Programs

The Educational Opportunity and Success Act bill would reauthorize funds for TRIO Programs through 2025 and remove existing administrative burdens

Science Committee Passes Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act

The legislation seeks to examine policies to reduce the prevalence of sexual harassment in STEM-related fields, including academia

Beto O’Rourke Proposes Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers

During a forum organized by the NEA, O'Rourke promised to eliminate the debts held by public school teachers and invest further in HBCUs

Schools Defend Participation in New Apprenticeship Program

Since the announcement of the new Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program, participating schools and the Department of Labor have defended its standards