The White House and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona have reaffirmed their commitment to vigorously defend the Biden administration’s Student Aid Accountability for Veterans Education (SAVE) plan in the face of legal challenges.
The SAVE plan, which was announced in July 2021, aims to hold career training programs accountable for offering quality education to student veterans. Under the plan, programs that consistently underperform could lose eligibility to receive federal funding for enrolling veterans and their families.
In a statement released on Monday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated that the administration is “deeply committed to protecting our veterans and their families from predatory or low-quality education programs.” She further emphasized that the SAVE plan is a critical part of this effort to ensure that veterans receive the quality education they deserve.
Education Secretary Cardona echoed this sentiment, stating that the Department of Education is “fully committed to vigorously defending the SAVE plan in order to protect the interests of our nation’s veterans.” He emphasized that the plan is designed to support veterans in finding high-quality education and training programs that will help them succeed in the civilian workforce.
The SAVE plan has faced pushback from for-profit institutions and trade groups, who argue that the regulations place undue burdens on schools and could limit educational opportunities for veterans. In response to these concerns, Secretary Cardona has stated that the Department of Education is open to feedback and working with stakeholders to address any legitimate concerns while still upholding the goals of the SAVE plan.
As the legal challenges to the SAVE plan continue, the White House and Secretary Cardona remain steadfast in their commitment to defending the plan and ensuring that veterans receive the education and training they need to thrive in the civilian workforce. Their message is clear: protecting the interests of our nation’s veterans is a top priority, and the administration will not waver in its efforts to uphold that commitment.
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