Several lawmakers have introduced bills aimed at improving access to higher education for military personnel and reducing student debt. Rep. Van Orden and Rep. Stefanik introduced the Ensuring Military Access to Higher Education Act to assist service members in qualifying for loan forgiveness programs. Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Carbajal proposed doubling the maximum award for Pell Grants to make college more accessible. In Colorado, Democrats are unveiling plans to end the Budget Stabilization Factor and fully fund schools, while the Governor is proposing increased funding for education to support student success.
Educators and state lawmakers are celebrating what they say is a big win for classrooms across Colorado. https://t.co/uevVLGdmJZ https://t.co/1Nr2uLIwCv
In partnership with the legislature, we are proposing to fully fund our schools and education to help keep Colorado students on the path to success - with more supplies and resources for classrooms, increased teacher pay, and more opportunities for kids. Eliminating the Budget… https://t.co/9T10VU6jGJ
Students should leave college with degrees – not debt. Today @RepCarbajal and I introduced a bill to double the maximum award for Pell Grants. It's an obvious investment to make college more accessible and ensure hardworking students everywhere have the chance they deserve.
HAPPENING NOW: Colorado Democrats are unveiling our plan to finally end the Budget Stabilization Factor and fully fund our schools. #coleg #copolitics https://t.co/HY0KhHsjtr
I am proud to introduce the Ensuring Military Access of Higher Education Benefits Act with @RepVanOrden to help America’s service members easily qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. https://t.co/UMXwN4l4MS
🚨NEW: Rep. Van Orden introduced the Ensuring Military Access to Higher Education Act. Veterans shouldn’t have to worry about paying off student debt, and this bill will do right by our servicemembers by removing the red tape to accessing education without financial burdens. https://t.co/EjbhWdi9qW