The draft rule stems from an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March.

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Proposed changes to a key student loan forgiveness program could lead to thousands of borrowers losing access, institutional lobbyists and student advocates say. In their view, the new policy would unfairly tie an individual’s eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness to the policies of their employer and whether they match with President Trump’s priorities.

Department officials, however, describe the revised regulations as a way to prevent taxpayer dollars from being “improperly provided” to borrowers whose employers are engaging in what they consider “illegal” practices, according to a news release about the rule. These include gender-affirming care; diversity,

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