The Brief

Attorneys general in multiple states are suing the Department of Education following the agency’s release of a new change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

On Oct. 31, the Education Department announced the amended rule and said it will take effect in 2026.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program was created nearly 20 years ago to encourage individuals to consider careers in government and nonprofit organizations.

The attorneys general of multiple states and Washington, D.C. are suing the Department of Education over a new rule that requires employers to meet specific criteria to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading the group of 21 state attorneys general suing the Departmen

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