[19980126]97-65EPW_第105届国会第二届会议的教育问题.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web97-65 EPWUpdated January 26, 1998Education Issues in the 105 Congress, 2 SessionthndPaul M. IrwinCoordinatorEducation and Public Welfare DivisionSummarySeveral education issues are being considered by the 105 Congress. Some of thethcongressional action results from expiring legislation, such as the Higher Education Actof 1965 (HEA). Other action may occur because of debate over the appropriate federalrole in education, including federal support for school reform or national testing. Thisreport provides a brief summary of education issues anticipated for the 2 Session, asndwell as a synopsis of education activity during the 1 Session.stHigher EducationThe 105 Congress, 2 Session, will consider the reauthorization of the HigherthndEducation Act of 1965 (HEA). The principal objective of the HEA is to expandpostsecondary education opportunity for low and moderate income families. The HEAsupports an estimated $38 billion a year in student aid, including Pell Grants, FederalFamily Education Loans (FFEL), and Direct Loans (DL). This amount represents about68% of financial assistance aw