May 16, 2024
In this episode, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the campus protests that have been making headlines nationwide and how Congress and the Biden administration are responding to these concerns in Washington.
They also talk about state challenges to the new Title IX regulations, some positive news regarding the rollout of the new FAFSA, a congressional hearing on legislation to help DACA recipients, and more.
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Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:
House Passes Antisemitism Bill With
Broad Bipartisan Support Amid Campus Arrests
NBC News | May 1, 2024
Bill Summary: The Antisemitism
Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090/S. 4127)
American Council on Education
Dear Colleague Letter: Protecting
Students from Discrimination, such as Harassment, Based on Race,
Color, or National Origin, Including Shared Ancestry or Ethnic
Characteristics
Department of Education | May 7, 2024
The Campus Speech vs. Safety
Tightrope: A Conversation With Fred Lawrence
American Council on Education | May 13, 2024
Education Department Boosts FAFSA
Outreach Efforts to Close Completion Gap
Higher Ed Dive | May 6, 2024
Dreamers Urge Protections in Senate
Hearing on Immigrant Youth
NBC News | May 8, 2024
US Committee Targets Georgia Tech’s
Alleged Ties to Chinese Military Linked Research
Reuters | May 9, 2024
2024 Changes to the Title IX
Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now
American Council on Education | April 29, 2024
Resources on Title IX and Campus
Sexual Assault Regulations
American Council on Education
Over 20 GOP-Led States Sue Biden
Administration Over Title IX Rules for LGBTQ Students
NBC News | May 8, 2024
Political Standoff Over Title IX
Puts Red State Colleges in No-Win Situation
Inside Higher Ed | May 14, 2024