In 2020, the FAFSA Simplification Act restored access to Pell Grants for students who are incarcerated, reversing a nearly 30-year ban on their eligibility for federal aid. To access Pell Grant funding, eligible students must be enrolled in federally recognized Prison Education Programs. In this brief, we walk through the multi-year, multi-phase process to demystify the federal regulations and highlight its significance in improving higher education in prison data infrastructure—a critical ...| Ithaka S+R
In a fast-moving case with massive consequences for education, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education to continue while a legal challenge plays out. This ruling doesn’t end the case that’s still making its way through the courts, but it means the damage could happen now, before any final decision is made about the legal issues. Here’s what you need to know.| The Arc
NCSL’s State-Federal team is tracking the latest states-related executive orders, policies and memoranda issued by the Trump administration.| www.ncsl.org
By Thomas Ultican 7/19/2025 Lindsey M. Burke, Director of the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, opened her education section in Project 2025 stating, “Federal education policy…| tultican
