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The U.S. Department of Education has decided to shift the enforcement of Section 117 of the Higher Education Act back to the Office of General Counsel (OGC).
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U.S. Department of Education resumes student loan collections, supporting borrowers in repayment
The U.S. Department of Education announced that collections on defaulted federal student loans will resume on May 5th, following a hiatus since March 2020.
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U.S. education department outlines NAEP 2026 schedule and leadership plans
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a statement regarding preparations for the 2026 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation's Report Card.
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Department of Education demands records from Harvard on foreign financial disclosures
The U.S. Department of Education has requested records from Harvard University following a review that uncovered incomplete and inaccurate foreign financial disclosures.
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U.S. Department of Education names new appointees for Trump's education vision
The U.S. Department of Education announced new appointees to support the Trump Administration's educational initiatives, focused on returning education control to the states and reforming higher education.
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Task force statement addresses anti-Semitism issues at Harvard University
Today, the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism released a statement addressing recent issues related to Harvard University.
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U.S. Department of Education refers Maine Title IX case to Justice Department
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has escalated its Title IX investigation into the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) by referring the case to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for enforcement action.
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Education Department announces rulemaking on Higher Education Act programs
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education announced plans to begin negotiated rulemaking on programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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Education Department mandates compliance certification from school districts for federal aid
Today, the U.S. Department of Education instructed state education commissioners overseeing K-12 State Education Agencies (SEAs) to certify compliance with federal antidiscrimination obligations before continuing to receive federal financial aid.
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New Title IX team to streamline investigations, prioritize women's sports protection
Today, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice announced the formation of the Title IX Special Investigations Team.
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Department of Education announces retirement of FSA Chief Denise Carter
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the retirement of Denise Carter, Chief Operating Officer for the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) and former Acting U.S. Secretary of Education.
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U.S. Department of Education warns Maine on Title IX compliance issues
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a final warning to the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) regarding its noncompliance with Title IX guidelines.
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Federal review launched on Harvard's contracts, grants amid anti-Semitism concerns
The Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a comprehensive review of federal contracts and grants at Harvard University and its affiliates.
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Department of Education urges states to expand school choice using Title I funds
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has informed chief state school officers about the flexibility available in federal formula funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to...
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Department of Education issues compliance directive to schools under parental rights laws
On March 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) directed at Chief State School Officers and Superintendents in schools receiving federal funds.
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Task Force acknowledges Columbia University's efforts in addressing anti-Semitism
Today, the Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism issued a statement acknowledging Columbia University's actions to address the situation at hand.
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U.S. Department of Education investigates Maine for FERPA violations involving student gender policies
The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) has initiated an investigation into the Maine Department of Education.
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U.S. Department reopens student loan repayment and consolidation applications
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) has reopened the online applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and loan consolidation.
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U.S. Education Dept probes California schools over FERPA concerns
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated an investigation into the California Department of Education for alleged breaches of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA).
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Department of Education revokes waivers for California and Oregon universities' use of federal funding
The U.S. Department of Education has taken action to revoke waivers granted to colleges and universities in California and Oregon.
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