GRACE Act

# GRACE Act Summary The GRACE Act (Guarding Religious And Career Education Act) would eliminate the Department of Education's Office of Enforcement within its Federal Student Aid office. This office was reestablished in October 2021 to oversee and take enforcement action against colleges and universities that participate in federal student aid programs—including those offering federal student loans, grants, and work-study opportunities. If passed, the bill would shut down this oversight office entirely. The bill would primarily affect colleges and universities that receive federal student aid funding, as well as the students who attend them.

Supporters likely argue that eliminating this office would reduce regulatory burden on schools, while critics would probably contend that removing enforcement oversight could weaken protections against fraudulent or predatory institutions. The bill is currently in committee and has not been brought to a vote.