The Education Department has declared that federal funds should not support dual enrollment, adult education, and certain career and technical education for illegal alien students. Officials are rescinding parts of a 1997 Dear Colleague letter that allowed undocumented individuals to access these programs. The interpretative rule states that non-qualified alien adults and children are ineligible for postsecondary education benefits. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced this policy decision under President Trump's leadership to prioritize taxpayer resources for citizens and legal residents. Critics argue this decision hinders workforce development and increases barriers for undocumented students.
The Education Department stated that federal money should not fund dual enrollment, adult education, and certain career and technical education for illegal alien students, as part of a new directive.
Department officials are rescinding parts of a 1997 Dear Colleague letter that previously allowed undocumented students to access these educational programs and benefits.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized that taxpayers will not fund illegal aliens' participation in education programs under President Trump's leadership, focusing on benefits for citizens and legal residents.
Augustus Mays from EdTrust expressed that this policy change undermines workforce development in essential fields and increases barriers for undocumented students who already face significant obstacles.
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