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Democratic attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education over new student loan regulations that impose stricter borrowing limits for postbaccalaureate programs not classified as 'professional' degrees. The lawsuit argues the regulations unlawfully narrow the definition of 'professional' degrees, reducing funding for state institutions and harming workforce needs in healthcare and education.

A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over new student loan regulations that impose stricter borrowing limits for postbaccalaureate degree programs not classified as 'professional' degrees. The states argue the revised 'professional degree' definition unlawfully narrows eligibility and threatens funding for higher education institutions and critical workforce needs.

A coalition of attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education over regulations redefining 'professional degree' to impose stricter loan limits on graduate programs like nursing and teaching. The lawsuit claims the redefinition unlawfully narrows eligibility, reducing funding for institutions and threatening healthcare workforce needs.

A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors filed a lawsuit challenging federal student loan regulations that impose stricter borrowing limits on postbaccalaureate degree programs not classified as 'professional' by the Department of Education. The lawsuit argues the regulations unlawfully narrow the definition of 'professional degree,' reducing funding for state institutions and harming workforce needs in healthcare and education.

Democratic attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education over new student loan regulations that impose stricter borrowing limits on non-professional postbaccalaureate programs. The lawsuit challenges the department's narrowed definition of 'professional degree,' which excludes fields like nursing and teaching, and argues the changes will reduce funding for state institutions and hinder workforce development.

Democratic attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education over new student loan regulations that impose stricter borrowing limits on non-professional postbaccalaureate programs. The lawsuit challenges the department's narrowed definition of 'professional degree,' arguing it unlawfully reduces funding for state institutions and hinders workforce development in healthcare and education.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced criticism during a House hearing over new federal student loan limits for graduate and professional programs, including nursing and teaching. The changes, stemming from a Republican tax and spending bill, impose annual and aggregate borrowing caps, with 'professional' fields like medicine receiving higher limits. Lawmakers argued the policy makes higher education less accessible for non-professional degree programs.