While we've all been paying attention to Tax Reform this week, there has been significant other activity out of the Department of Labor, Congress, and Department of Education.
- Department of Labor Strategic Plan: On 11/1 The Department of Labor released its draft FY18-22 Strategic Plan. The plan is open for public comment. Selected highlights...
- Apprenticeship Task Force: On 11/13 the Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion held its first meeting. The meeting provided insights into where apprenticeship initiatives will be headed under this administration. The key themes are...
- Department of Labor: HIRE Vets Medallion: The Department of Labor issued its final rule for the HIRE Vets Medallion Program.
- STEM Education in Congress: On 11/15 the House Science Committee marked up and advanced several bills concerning STEM education...
- Student Loan Rulemaking: Negotiated Rulemaking Begins: On 11/13 the US Department of Education convened a negotiated rulemaking panel that is set to tackle two topics: borrower defense to repayment, and gainful employment...