Governor
Healey Responds to Supreme Court Ruling in Biden v. Nebraska
BOSTON
– Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey issued the following
statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Biden v.
Nebraska finding that the HEROES Act does not authorize President
Biden’s student debt relief plan.
“Our
administration is deeply disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision to
invalidate President Biden’s student loan relief plan that would have
benefitted millions of student borrowers and our economy as a whole. We
will continue our efforts to make higher education and job training more
affordable and accessible in Massachusetts and support federal efforts to
provide relief to borrowers who are being crushed by the student debt
crisis.”
Background:
· The
Healey-Driscoll Administration’s FY24 budget included a historic funding
increase of $370.9 million (23%) over FY23 to expand college affordability,
support campuses, and provide extensive wraparound services to students. That
historic investment includes $20 million for the creation
of MassReconnect, a new program supporting residents 25 years and older
with free associate degrees and high-quality certificates from public community
colleges, with the goal of reengaging students in their education and closing
the skills gap in our economy.
· Governor
Healey has made significant increases to MASSGrantPlus, which along with
MASSGrant, serves as the largest driver of state scholarship aid to students.
Under Governor Healey’s budget, MASSGrant Plus was funded at $128.1 million,
which is a 165% increase compared to the previous year.
· The
administration has also proposed $18 million for the Community College SUCCESS
fund, a critical funding program that helps the most vulnerable students access
the systemic support and resources they need to thrive at their community
college.
· The
Healey-Driscoll Administration is also making it easier for current high school
students to access higher education debt-free. Governor Healey’s budget
includes $46.9 million for Early College and Innovation Career Pathways, a
$14.4 million expansion over fiscal year 2023.
o The Early
College program under this budget would provide approximately 18,122 students
in the 2023-2024 school year the opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits
completely for free before graduating. The Innovation Career Pathways will
enroll approximately 10,194 students in hands-on, applied coursework across
priority industries including IT, engineering, healthcare, life sciences,
advanced manufacturing, and newly announced clean energy pathway.
The Innovation Career Pathways also include internship options
in the priority sector of their choice, as well as the option to earn industry
–recognized credentials at no-cost.
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