Senate Votes to Overturn Trump Administration's Student Debt Rule

Senate Votes to Overturn Trump Administration's Student Debt Rule

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The video discusses a rule proposed by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to limit debt relief for students misled by for-profit colleges. The rule aims to protect taxpayers from fraudulent claims by requiring students to prove they were knowingly misled and financially harmed. While some Republicans support the rule, Democrats argue it makes relief harder for students, especially veterans. The Senate resolution opposing the rule awaits President Trump's decision.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Education Secretary Betsy DeVos supports the new debt relief rule?

To reduce government spending on education

To support for-profit colleges

To increase college enrollment

To protect taxpayers from fraudulent claims

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must students demonstrate to qualify for debt relief under the new rule?

That they have a job offer

That they have a high GPA

That they were financially harmed by the school

That they attended a public college

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are particularly mentioned as being affected by the new rule according to Democrats?

International students

Veterans

High school graduates

Part-time students

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Republican House lawmakers voted against the Trump administration's restrictions?

5

10

15

20

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will happen if President Trump does not sign the Senate resolution?

The rule will be postponed

The rule will be canceled

The rule will be implemented as scheduled

The rule will be revised