{"id":3022,"date":"2023-07-11T08:11:13","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T15:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/randallarchive\/?p=3022"},"modified":"2023-07-11T08:43:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T15:43:28","slug":"higher-education-chairs-issue-statement-on-scotus-rulings-for-affirmative-action-loan-forgiveness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/randallarchive\/2023\/07\/11\/higher-education-chairs-issue-statement-on-scotus-rulings-for-affirmative-action-loan-forgiveness\/","title":{"rendered":"Higher Education Chairs Issue Statement on SCOTUS Rulings for Affirmative Action, Loan Forgiveness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OLYMPIA \u2013 Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, and Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, chair the Senate and House Higher Education &amp; Workforce Development committees. In the wake of the Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action protections in college admissions, overturning almost 50 years of precedent and the ruling against the Department of Education\u2019s plan to forgive roughly $500 billion in student loan debt, Chairs Randall and Slatter issued the following joint statement:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cYet again, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the best interest of everyday people. The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">decisions in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/22pdf\/22-506_nmip.pdf\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Biden v. Nebraska<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/22pdf\/20-1199_hgdj.pdf\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SFFA v. Harvard<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will have a devastating impact on our efforts to provide equitable access to post-secondary education and meet workforce demands. In Washington State, data has shown that historical and structural inequities continue to disproportionately limit the educational attainment of racial minorities. These rulings target first-generation students, and students from overburdened communities who strive to achieve economic stability, mobility, and prosperity. But setbacks at the federal level will not deter us from our commitment to expanding opportunities for all our neighbors to fully and equally participate in our workforce, and our communities to help build our economy. We remain determined to ensure any pathway people choose \u2014 whether it\u2019s a college degree or an apprenticeship \u2014 is accessible, attainable, and supported.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to data in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wsac.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2022-08-31-0441-Equity.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2022 Equity in Education Profile<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from the Washington Student Achievement Council, 52% of white individuals had a postsecondary credential, compared to only 38% of African Americans and 26% of Native Americans. A 2020 headcount at 4-year institutions further demonstrated an enrollment level of 47% for white students, but less than 3% for African American students, and only 0.5% for Native American Students. The enrollment gap perpetuates economic inequality for underrepresented communities since higher educational attainment is correlated with higher incomes and lower unemployment rates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The issue of economic instability is further intensified when factoring in income levels. Postsecondary educational attainment is 85% for those who come from households that make over $100,000 per year compared to 34% of those who come from households that make less than $35,000 per year.\u00a0 As such, the data clearly indicate, that students from low-income families\u00a0 are less likely to participate in an educational system that is inaccessible, unaffordable, and will leave students with insurmountable debt hindering future economic stability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Uplifting overburdened communities means making sure the door is open to all who seek an opportunity to contribute to the economy of tomorrow. We have made important strides in recent years to address the accessibility and affordability of higher education and vocational training \u2013 especially for communities of color.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2019, the Legislature established the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wsac.wa.gov\/wcg\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Washington College Grant<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> providing free public college tuition for families making up to 55% of the state median income (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=2158&amp;Year=2019&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HB 2158<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) and created a pilot program to support students experiencing homelessness and food insecurity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5800&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2019\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5800<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">). During the 2021 legislative session, Democrats passed legislation to expand the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/waopportunityscholarship.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Washington State Opportunity Scholarship<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (WSOS) for students attending community and technical colleges (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=1425&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2021\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HB 1425<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) and required all community and technical colleges to submit strategic plans for achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion on their campuses (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5194&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2021\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5194<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">). During the same year, public medical schools were directed to develop a health equity curriculum for medical students and required schools to create a goal regarding student representation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5228&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2021\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5228<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2023, the Washington College Grant was expanded to include a higher state median income and retain bridge grants for life needs. The College Bound Scholarship was expanded by removing a minimum grade point average to help students have more positive outcomes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=1232&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2023\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HB 1232<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">), College in the High School fees were eliminated (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5048&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2023\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5048<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">), and record investments were made to support low-income and first-generation students and those from overburdened communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 2024 legislative session presents an important opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the diversification of higher education institutions, repair the harm caused by historical and institutional racism, and support all communities in seeking a post-secondary credential. We will convene an interim roundtable of educational experts, legal scholars, and other stakeholders to consider innovative solutions aimed at eliminating barriers to opportunity imposed at the federal level.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Going forward, the political landscape created by the conservative U.S. Supreme Court calls us to reevaluate and revisit existing affirmative action laws and focus on alternative solutions including policies aimed at increasing diversity through socio-economic based admissions. Our partners in education recognize the long-standing disparities in education and we look forward to working together to advance public education that serves all communities.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OLYMPIA \u2013 Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, and Rep. 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