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economy13 days ago•1 min saved

Education Department Extends Autopay Interest Discount Deadline to December 31

The U.S. Department of Education has extended the deadline for federal student loan borrowers to enroll in autopay and secure a temporary 1% interest rate reduction. The new deadline is December 31, 2026, replacing the previous September 30 cutoff. This benefit, which lasts until June 30, 2028, is part of the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). Nearly 2 million borrowers have already enrolled since the program's launch in June.

via Business Insider|

#autopay #department-of-education #economy

sports-and-education-policy14 days ago•25 min saved

Title IX Repeal and Team Cuts: A Double Blow to Women’s College Athletes

The Trump administration has finalized the repeal of Biden-era Title IX regulations that protected LGBTQ+ students, reinstating 2020 rules that prioritize due process for sexual misconduct cases but exclude gender identity protections. Simultaneously, a class-action lawsuit against Stephen F. Austin State University highlights how financial cuts to women’s sports teams, such as beach volleyball, violate gender equity laws. While the federal rule change removes explicit protections for transgender athletes, it does not alter the core 1972 statute, leaving the 'three-prong test' for gender parity intact. Critics argue this move weakens enforcement mechanisms, while supporters claim it restores 'commonsense' language. The juxtaposition of federal deregulation and local litigation underscores the ongoing struggle for women’s athletic opportunities in the face of budget constraints and shifting legal interpretations.

via Slate Magazine|

#college-athletics #department-of-education #gender-equity

personal-finance14 days ago•1 min saved

Sept. 30 Deadline for Autopay Discount Amid SAVE Plan Chaos

Federal student loan borrowers must enroll in autopay by Sept. 30 to secure a temporary 1% interest rate discount, a benefit that reverts to 0.25% after June 30, 2028. This financial relief comes as millions of borrowers face mandatory transitions from the terminated SAVE plan to more expensive repayment options, with many struggling to afford new monthly costs.

via USA Today|

#autopay-discount #department-of-education #personal-finance

education-and-youth14 days ago•16 min saved

Student Loan Borrowers Face Critical Deadline as SAVE Plan Transition Hits Technical Glitches

The first wave of student loan borrowers faces a mandatory transition deadline on September 29, 2026, following the Trump administration's termination of the Biden-era SAVE repayment plan. Approximately 7 million Americans must switch to new plans, with 1.5 million having already left SAVE as of September 14. Borrowers are being pushed toward the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) or the more expensive Standard Repayment Plan. However, the transition is marked by severe technical failures, including application screens that load indefinitely and incorrect payment counts. Organizers and state ombudsmen are demanding a halt to collections and wage garnishments until the system is stabilized, citing widespread financial distress and health impacts among debtors.

via Truthout|

#department-of-education #education-and-youth #repayment-assistance-plan

policy-and-education14 days ago

Education Department Finalizes Repeal of Biden Title IX Rules, Restoring 2020 Regulations Without Public Comment

The U.S. Department of Education has officially rescinded the 2024 Biden-era Title IX regulations, reinstating the 2020 rules from the first Trump administration. This move removes explicit protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as protections for pregnant and parenting students. The new regulations take effect immediately on September 29, 2026, without a public notice-and-comment period. While the administration argues this restores 'commonsense' language and aligns with court orders, advocates warn it weakens protections for survivors of sexual assault and LGBTQ+ students. The Department claims the change has no practical impact, as it has been enforcing the 2020 rules since January 2025, but critics argue the formal repeal removes legal cover for states and districts that had relied on the broader protections.

via Human Rights Campaign|

#department-of-education #lgbtq-rights #linda-mcmahon

politics15 days ago•0 min saved

Education Department Finalizes Repeal of Biden Title IX Rule, Restoring 2020 Regulations

The U.S. Department of Education has finalized the repeal of the Biden administration’s 2024 Title IX rule, restoring the 2020 regulatory text from the first Trump administration. Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that this move clarifies federal standards for schools and families, reversing expanded protections for gender identity and sexual orientation. The new rule aligns with court orders that previously invalidated the Biden-era regulations.

via Politico|

#biden-administration #department-of-education #linda-mcmahon

policy15 days ago•4 min saved

Education Department Finalizes Repeal of Biden Title IX Rule, Restoring 2020 Regulations

The U.S. Department of Education has formally rescinded the Biden administration’s 2024 Title IX rule, restoring the 2020 regulatory text from the first Trump administration. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the move in an exclusive interview, stating the action clarifies rules for schools and families. The new regulation limits Title IX protections to sex defined as male or female, reversing expanded protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. Courts had already invalidated the Biden rule, and the department had been enforcing the 2020 regulations since January 2025. McMahon emphasized that the change ensures compliance and protects women’s sports, while the administration continues to pursue enforcement through funding restrictions and legal referrals.

via Fox News|

#biden-rule #department-of-education #linda-mcmahon

legal-and-consumer19 days ago

Class Action Sues Education Dept. Over Reporting Forgiven Student Loans as Active Debt

A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges the U.S. Department of Education continues to report forgiven student loan balances to major credit bureaus, harming borrowers despite prior debt relief.

via CNBC|

#class-action #consumer-protection #credit-reports

politics-and-society26 days ago•2 min saved

Federal probe and NFL star's tweets ignite fight over Mass. teen's custody

A Southborough family’s dispute with Massachusetts authorities over their teen daughter’s gender transition has escalated into a federal investigation and a national cultural debate. The Trump administration’s Department of Education is probing the local school district for alleged violations of parental rights, while NFL player TreVeyon Henderson has publicly defended the parents, ignoring prior abuse charges. Court records, however, indicate the child was removed from the home following violent incidents, not solely due to gender transition issues.

via WBUR|

#child-custody #department-of-education #gender-transition

government-and-policy26 days ago•3 min saved

Education Department Scrutiny Intensifies as Critics Demand Investigation into Layoffs and Program Transfers

The U.S. Department of Education faces mounting legal and political pressure over its massive workforce reductions and program transfers. Critics, including former secretaries and unions, are demanding an inspector general investigation into the costs and legality of the cuts, while the administration maintains the changes are necessary to return authority to the states.

via Federal News Network|

#department-of-education #federal-oversight #government-and-policy

politics26 days ago•3 min saved

Impeachment Pushes and Document Disputes Escalate Over Education Secretary McMahon

Democratic lawmakers and unions are intensifying calls to impeach Education Secretary Linda McMahon and launch an inspector general investigation into her efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. Critics cite the firing of over 40% of staff, the transfer of core duties to other agencies, and alleged waste of taxpayer funds. The administration defends the moves as necessary to return authority to states, while legal battles over withheld documents and the legality of the layoffs continue.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#congress #department-of-education #impeachment

education2 months ago•2 min saved

DOE probes SLU Med School over admissions bias

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating St. Louis University School of Medicine for potential racial discrimination in admissions, alongside four other medical schools, to assess Civil Rights Act violations; the probe is part of a broader administration effort to scrutinize diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education, and SLU has not commented.

via STLPR|

#admissions-discrimination #department-of-education #diversity-equity-inclusion

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Impeachment push targets Education Secretary amid department overhaul

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici introduced articles of impeachment against Education Secretary Linda McMahon, alleging she willfully moved civil rights and special education oversight out of the Department of Education through transfers to HHS/DOJ, violating the law and public trust. The effort has a growing Democratic co‑sponsor list but faces long odds in a Republican‑controlled House and Senate; McMahon defends the moves as reducing bureaucracy and improving outcomes.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#department-of-education #education-secretary #impeachment

education5 months ago•0 min saved

Federal probe targets Smith College over transgender admissions and women-only spaces

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College over its policy of admitting self-identified transgender women and granting them access to women-only spaces, including dorms, bathrooms, locker rooms, and athletic teams, a policy the college adopted in 2015.

via The Boston Globe|

#department-of-education #education #smith-college

education5 months ago•181 min saved

Federal Title IX Inquiry Targets Smith College’s Trans Women Admissions

The U.S. Department of Education has opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College, an all-women’s college in western Massachusetts, over its policy of admitting transgender women and granting them access to women-only spaces. The probe, prompted by a civil rights complaint from Defending Education, asks whether Smith’s policy complies with Title IX’s single-sex exception (grounded in biological sex). Smith says it remains committed to civil rights laws and will not comment on pending investigations. Advocates for LGBTQ rights say inclusion aligns with the mission of women’s colleges, while critics view the move as government overreach. Smith has updated admissions to include trans students since 2015 and provides trans-affirming healthcare and gender-inclusive facilities on campus.

via CNN|

#department-of-education #education #lgbtq-rights