What approval of the budget deal really means for higher ed - Shalina Chatlani, Education Dive

The bill itself outlines appropriations for disaster relief aid toward institutions that were affected by wildfires and hurricanes, increases scientific research funding for groups like the National Science Foundation, exempts Berea College in Kentucky from having to pay a tax on its endowments as it provides free tuition, and provides state funding for abstinence education. The continuing resolution until March 23 — which is tacitly agreed upon but not concrete — includes "$4 billion [over two years] for programs that aid college affordability, including those that help police officers, teachers, and firefighters."  The agreement doesn't specify what the $4 billion will go toward beyond "affordability," and includes no provisions around those students under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Though, House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke for nearly eight hours opposing lack of action in the budget for Dreamers and called on Speaker Paul Ryan to address the issue in an immigration reform bill. https://www.educationdive.com/news/what-approval-of-the-budget-deal-really-means-for-higher-ed/516766/