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US President Joe Biden speaks about student loan debt relief at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin, April 8, 2024.
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The Evolution of Student Loan Debt Relief
In 2020, President Biden’s campaign promise to erase student debt faced a setback at the Supreme Court. The administration’s ambitious plan to forgive $400 billion in student loans was ruled as needing authorization from Congress. However, the Biden administration has adapted its approach by targeting specific groups of borrowers, such as those with decades of repayment history or from low-value schools. This more focused strategy aims to navigate court scrutiny and provide relief to those in need.
Despite the narrower scope of the aid package, over 25 million borrowers still have the potential to benefit from this program. Critics of broad student loan forgiveness may find similarities between Biden’s initial proposal and the revised plan.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey raised concerns about the constitutionality of Biden’s actions, emphasizing the need for legal clarity in this controversial issue.
Legal Justifications and Policy Shifts
One key change in the Biden administration’s approach is the use of the Higher Education Act (HEA) as the legal basis for the aid program, instead of the HEROES Act. By leveraging the HEA, the Department of Education aims to provide targeted relief within existing legislative frameworks.
The HEA, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, grants the Education Secretary authority to waive or release borrowers’ education debt under specific circumstances. This rulemaking process allows for flexibility in addressing student loan challenges without overstepping legal boundaries.
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