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The decision comes as the governor, widely expected to seek the GOP presidential nomination in 2024, has said a key goal for Florida's higher education system is to defund DEI programs so they "whither on the vine" on campuses.
About 90% of the benefits from Biden's plan will go to families earning less than $75,000 according to the White House, but a group of Republican-led states have sued to block it.
The “Stand for Freedom” march planned to take place on Thursday on Florida college campuses comes in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to move colleges away from diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
The appointment comes after the governor appointed six new conservative trustees tasked with transforming the New College, long known as a progressive institution and haven for LGBTQ students.
This could move the college, a haven for marginalized students, away from diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, as well as teaching of critical race theory.
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Under the new plan, borrowers who earn less than roughly $30,600 a year would owe $0 a month on their federal student loans, effectively pausing them. A borrower who’s in a family of four and makes less than roughly $62,400 would also see their payments paused.
