The Education Department's initiative to implement changes in higher education is underway following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This law includes capping federal student loans, creating new repayment plans, and extending Pell Grants to short-term programs. However, stakeholders raised concerns over gaps in the legislation, particularly regarding data collection and administrative burdens. New under secretary Nicholas Kent emphasized the need for accountability and affordability in postsecondary education, marking the meeting as a significant step in implementing these reforms.
"Simply put, the current approach to paying for college is unsustainable for both borrowers and for taxpayers. President Trump has laid out a bold vision, one that aims to disrupt a broken system and return accountability, affordability and quality to postsecondary education that includes reducing the cost of higher education, aligning program offerings with employer needs, and embracing innovative education models."
"On nearly all fronts, college administrators, policy experts and students argued that lawmakers left significant gaps in the legislation, and they want a say in how Trump administration officials fill them in."
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