Education Department Bars 'Dreamers' From Emergency Student Aid

The video discusses the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package, which includes over $6 billion for colleges to aid students affected by campus closures. However, the Department of Education's guidance restricts these funds to students eligible for federal financial aid, excluding undocumented students and DREAMers. Critics argue the legislation did not specify eligibility, and schools were initially told they had discretion in fund distribution. The Education Department defends its stance, stating the funds should be directed to US citizens.

What discretion did Education Secretary Betsy DeVos mention regarding the awarding of emergency assistance?

According to the Education Department, who should the taxpayer-funded relief fund be targeted towards?