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Veterans and Career Schools Face a New Federal Funding Fight
Republican Senator Jim Banks is taking a stand against a federal rule that unfairly penalizes career schools and their military students. The PARITY Act seeks to repeal a requirement from the Higher Education Act that limits federal funding for proprietary institutions.
Under the Biden administration, the definition of federal funding was expanded to include GI Bill benefits, effectively squeezing vocational schools out of compliance. This change forces these institutions to limit the number of veterans and active-duty members they can enroll.
Liberty Check
- Senator Jim Banks introduced the PARITY Act to protect vocational and career schools.
- The current rule targets proprietary schools while exempting public and nonprofit colleges.
- Veterans are being treated as a liability rather than an asset to educational institutions.
Banks argues that the existing standards single out programs that meet critical workforce needs and keep the American economy moving.
Supporters of the bill claim the rule change was tucked into the American Rescue Plan to benefit elite university interests.
“Democrats have saddled generations of young Americans with student debt by reinforcing elite university cartels,” stated Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project.
“This legislation expands opportunities for veterans, parents, and all Americans to access affordable and innovative programs that improve the lives of their students,” Schilling added.
If these same standards were applied to public schools, roughly 80% of community colleges would likely face immediate non-compliance.
Government overreach should never stand in the way of a veteran’s right to choose their own career path.
Career schools offer vital alternatives to the radicalized curricula found at many traditional four-year institutions.
The Constitution must be defended.
