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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on College Affordability and Student-Centered Reforms
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official record of a March 13, 2019, House Committee on Education and Labor hearing. Lawmakers and expert witnesses discussed strategies to reduce the cost of higher education and improve student outcomes.
The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative inquiry into federal higher education policy, which influences student loan programs, institutional funding, and college access for millions of Americans.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
College Students
Students are the primary subjects of the proposed reforms regarding tuition costs and financial aid policies.
Higher Education Institutions
Colleges and universities are subject to federal policy changes that impact their funding and operational requirements.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 13, 2019, by the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor.
- The session focused on 'student-centered reforms' to address the rising cost of higher education.
- Five expert witnesses provided testimony, including representatives from academic institutions, research institutes, and student advocacy groups.
- The record includes supplemental submissions from various organizations, including the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association.
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- The committee accepted written questions for the record from multiple members of Congress, with responses provided by witnesses Kvaal, Morrison-Shetlar, and Webber.
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Focus on Student-Centered Reform
The hearing title explicitly shifts the focus from institutional funding to 'student-centered' outcomes, reflecting a broader policy trend in 2019.
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