CONGRESS

The U.S. Senate returned from recess this week. The U.S. House of Representatives will return on September 13.

ADMINISTRATION

The White House released a readout of a listening session that it held on tech platform accountability that included principles from the White House for enhancing competition and tech platform accountability.

The U.S. Department of Education released a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) document on the Biden Administration’s recent announcement of one-time student loan forgiveness.

Secretary Miguel Cardona announced the Road to Success Back to School Bus Tour.

Secretary Cardona issued a statement on President Joe Biden’s nomination of Danté Allen to serve as commissioner of the Rehabilitative Services Administration (RSA).

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) announced that it would cease operations by 2024 following the recently issued final decision from ED to revoke its recognition as an accrediting agency.

EVENTS

September 15: House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee Hearing on, “Back to School, Back to Startups: Supporting Youth Apprenticeship, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development.”

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Penn Hill Group provides a list of grant opportunities and summaries for select grants. Please visit our website for more information.