"Breaking Down Barriers to Higher Education: Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Access to College Credit. In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) are teaming up to introduce a new bill aimed at helping students get ahead in their academic pursuits. The legislation would allow students to use financial aid to pay for prior learning assessments, a type of test that recognizes and rewards skills and knowledge gained outside of traditional college settings, such as on-the-job training or through online courses. By making these assessments more accessible, the bill hopes to expand opportunities for students who may not have had the chance to attend college or pursue higher education, potentially bridging the gap in educational attainment and economic mobility."
Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) are pairing up on a new bill that would pave a way for students to use financial aid to pay for prior learning assessments, a category of tests that grant college credit for learning outside a college setting, such as in a job. Those tests usually cost...
