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George W. Bush Presidential Library
Collection: Executive Clerk, Office of the
Series: Saunders, G. Timothy (Tim) - Bill Files
Folder Title: 01/15/2002 [S. 1793] [1]
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Executive Clerk, Office of the
SERIES:
Saunders, G. Timothy (Tim) - Bill Files
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01/15/2002 [S. 1793] [1]
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782
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
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financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
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b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
2201(3).
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
Deed of Gift Restrictions
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
A. Closed by Executive Order 13526 governing access to national
Records Not Subject to FOIA
security information.
B. Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
Court Sealed - The document is withheld under a court seal and is not subject to
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COLLECTION TITLE:
Executive Clerk, Office of the
SERIES:
Saunders, G. Timothy (Tim) - Bill Files
FOLDER TITLE:
01/15/2002 [S. 1793] [1]
FRC ID:
782
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
2201(3).
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
Deed of Gift Restrictions
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
A. Closed by Executive Order 13526 governing access to national
Records Not Subject to FOIA
security information.
B. Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
Court Sealed - The document is withheld under a court seal and is not subject to
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
the Freedom of Information Act.
of gift.
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COLLECTION TITLE:
Executive Clerk, Office of the
SERIES:
Saunders, G. Timothy (Tim) - Bill Files
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01/15/2002 [S. 1793] [1]
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782
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Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
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an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
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information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
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personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
2201(3).
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
Deed of Gift Restrictions
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
A. Closed by Executive Order 13526 governing access to national
Records Not Subject to FOIA
security information.
B. Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
Court Sealed - The document is withheld under a court seal and is not subject to
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
the Freedom of Information Act.
of gift.
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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
1-15-02
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
SECUTIVE BUDGET UNITED THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
'02 JAN ? PM10:25
January 7, 2002
THE DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT: Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
-2-
Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
MEDamies/
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.
Director
Enclosures
-3-
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
1-15-02
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT STATES UNITED THE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
02 JAN PM10:25
January 7, 2002
THE DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
-2-
Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
MEDamies/
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.
Director
Enclosures
-3-
SS/ RM NO.
505298
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
Date: 01-08-02
ACTION / CONCURRENCE / COMMENT DUE BY: 01-09-02 10:00 AM
SIGNING STATEMENT S.1793 HIGHER EDUCATION RELIEF OPPORTUNITIES
Subject: FOR STUDENTS ACT OF 2001
ACTION FYI
ACTION
FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HUBBARD
CARD
HUGHES
BLAKEMAN
IRASTORZA
BOLTEN
JOHNSON
CALIO
LINDSEY
CONNAUGHTON
MIERS
DANIELS
RICE
FLEISCHER
RIDGE
GERSON
ROVE
GONZALES
SPELLINGS
HAGIN
CLERK
HAWKINS
REMARKS:
Please forward comments directly to the Staff Secretary no later than NOON, Wednesday,
January 9, 2001, with a CC to Jim Jukes. The Signing Statement needs to be read in
conjunction with the Enrolled Bill Memo. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Harriet E. Miers
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 62702
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P5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
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b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
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PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
2201(3).
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
Deed of Gift Restrictions
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
A. Closed by Executive Order 13526 governing access to national
Records Not Subject to FOIA
security information.
B. Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
Court Sealed - The document is withheld under a court seal and is not subject to
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
the Freedom of Information Act.
of gift.
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782
OA Num.:
733
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b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
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b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
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P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
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financial information |(a)(4) of the PRA]
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P5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
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b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
2201(3).
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
Deed of Gift Restrictions
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
A. Closed by Executive Order 13526 governing access to national
Records Not Subject to FOIA
security information.
B. Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
Court Sealed - The document is withheld under a court seal and is not subject to
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
the Freedom of Information Act.
of gift.
This Document was withdrawn on 8/14/2015
by AW
1793
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
RECEIVED
JAN 3 2002
3800H 90HM THE
An Act
To provide the Secretary of Education with specific waiver authority to respond
to conditions in the national emergency declared by the President on September
14, 2001.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the "Higher Education Relief
Opportunities for Students Act of 2001".
SEC. 2. WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR RESPONSE TO NATIONAL EMER-
GENCY.
(a) WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS.-
(1) IN GENERAL.-Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, unless enacted with specific reference to this section, the
Secretary of Education (referred to in this Act as the "Sec-
retary") may waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provi-
sion applicable to the student financial aid programs under
title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070
et seq.) as the Secretary deems necessary in connection with
the national emergency to provide the waivers or modifications
authorized by paragraph (2).
(2) ACTIONS AUTHORIZED.-The Secretary is authorized to
waive or modify any provision described in paragraph (1) as
may be necessary to ensure that-
(A) borrowers of Federal student loans who are affected
individuals are not placed in a worse position financially
in relation to those loans because of their status as affected
individuals;
(B) administrative requirements placed on affected
individuals who are borrowers of Federal student loans
are minimized, to the extent possible without impairing
the integrity of the student loan programs, to ease the
burden on such borrowers and avoid inadvertent, technical
violations or defaults;
(C) the calculation of "annual adjusted family income"
and "available income", as used in the determination of
need for student financial assistance under title IV of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.)
for any such affected individual (and the determination
of such need for his or her spouse and dependents, if
applicable), may be modified to mean the sums received
in the first calendar year of the award year for which
such determination is made, in order to reflect more
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(6) SERVING ON NATIONAL GUARD DUTY DURING THE
NATIONAL EMERGENCY.- The term "serving on National Guard
duty during the national emergency" shall include performing
training or other duty authorized by section 502(f) of title
32, United States Code, as a member of the National Guard,
at the request of the President, for or in support of an operation
during the national emergency.
SEC. 6. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.
The provisions of this Act shall cease to be effective on Sep-
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT: Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
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Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
MEDamies/
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.
Director
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S. 1793
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
An Act
To provide the Secretary of Education with specific waiver authority to respond
to conditions in the national emergency declared by the President on September
14, 2001.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the "Higher Education Relief
Opportunities for Students Act of 2001".
SEC. 2. WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR RESPONSE TO NATIONAL EMER-
GENCY.
(a) WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS.-
(1) IN GENERAL.-Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, unless enacted with specific reference to this section, the
Secretary of Education (referred to in this Act as the "Sec-
retary") may waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provi-
sion applicable to the student financial aid programs under
title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070
et seq.) as the Secretary deems necessary in connection with
the national emergency to provide the waivers or modifications
authorized by paragraph (2).
(2) ACTIONS AUTHORIZED.-The Secretary is authorized to
waive or modify any provision described in paragraph (1) as
may be necessary to ensure that-
(A) borrowers of Federal student loans who are affected
individuals are not placed in a worse position financially
in relation to those loans because of their status as affected
individuals;
(B) administrative requirements placed on affected
individuals who are borrowers of Federal student loans
are minimized, to the extent possible without impairing
the integrity of the student loan programs, to ease the
burden on such borrowers and avoid inadvertent, technical
violations or defaults;
(C) the calculation of "annual adjusted family income"
and "available income", as used in the determination of
need for student financial assistance under title IV of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.)
for any such affected individual (and the determination
of such need for his or her spouse and dependents, if
applicable), may be modified to mean the sums received
in the first calendar year of the award year for which
such determination is made, in order to reflect more
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accurately the financial condition of such affected indi-
vidual and his or her family; and
(D) institutions of higher education, eligible lenders,
guaranty agencies, and other entities participating in the
student assistance programs under title IV of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.) that are
located in, or whose operations are directly affected by,
areas that are declared disaster areas by any Federal,
State, or local official in connection with the national emer-
gency may be granted temporary relief from requirements
that are rendered infeasible or unreasonable by the
national emergency, including due diligence requirements
and reporting deadlines.
(b) NOTICE OF WAIVERS OR MODIFICATIONS.-
(1) IN GENERAL.-Notwithstanding section 437 of the Gen-
eral Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232) and section
553 of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary shall, by
notice in the Federal Register, publish the waivers or modifica-
tions of statutory and regulatory provisions the Secretary deems
necessary to achieve the purposes of this section.
(2) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.-The notice under paragraph
(1) shall include the terms and conditions to be applied in
lieu of such statutory and regulatory provisions.
(3) CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.-The Secretary is not required
to exercise the waiver or modification authority under this
section on a case-by-case basis.
(c) IMPACT REPORT.-The Secretary shall, not later than 15
months after first exercising any authority to issue a waiver or
modification under subsection (a), report to the Committee on Edu-
cation and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the
Senate on the impact of any waivers or modifications issued pursu-
ant to subsection (a) on affected individuals and the programs
under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1070 et seq.), and the basis for such determination, and include
in such report the Secretary's recommendations for changes to
the statutory or regulatory provisions that were the subject of
such waiver or modification.
(d) No DELAY IN WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS.-Sections 482(c)
and 492 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1089(c),
1098a) shall not apply to the waivers and modifications authorized
or required by this Act.
SEC. 3. TUITION REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR MEMBERS OF ARMED
FORCES.
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.-It is the sense of Congress that-
(1) all institutions offering postsecondary education should
provide a full refund to students who are members of the
Armed Forces serving on active duty during the national emer-
gency, for that portion of a period of instruction such student
was unable to complete, or for which such individual did not
receive academic credit, because he or she was called up for
such service; and
(2) if affected individuals withdraw from a course of study
as a result of such service, such institutions should make every
effort to minimize deferral of enrollment or reapplication
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requirements and should provide the greatest flexibility possible
with administrative deadlines related to those applications.
(b) DEFINITION OF FULL REFUND.-For purposes of this section,
a full refund includes a refund of required tuition and fees, or
a credit in a comparable amount against future tuition and fees.
SEC. 4. USE OF PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT.
At the time of publishing any waivers or modifications pursuant
to section 2(b), the Secretary shall publish examples of measures
that institutions may take in the appropriate exercise of discretion
under section 479A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1087tt) to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations
for affected individuals.
SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) ACTIVE DUTY.-The term "active duty" has the meaning
given such term in section 101(d)(1) of title 10, United States
Code, except that such term does not include active duty for
training or attendance at a service school.
(2) AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL.-The term "affected individual"
means an individual who-
(A) is serving on active duty during the national emer-
gency;
(B) is serving on National Guard duty during the
national emergency;
(C) resides or is employed in an area that is declared
a disaster area by any Federal, State, or local official
in connection with the national emergency; or
(D) suffered direct economic hardship as a direct result
of the national emergency, as determined under a waiver
or modification issued under this Act.
(3) FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN.-The term "Federal student
loan" means a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part
B, D, or E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965
(20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq., 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq., and 20 U.S.C.
1087aa et seq.).
(4) NATIONAL EMERGENCY.-The term "national emergency"
means the national emergency by reason of certain terrorist
attacks declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or
subsequent national emergencies declared by the President by
reason of terrorist attacks.
(5) SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY DURING THE NATIONAL EMER-
GENCY.-The term "serving on active duty during the national
emergency" shall include service by an individual who is-
(A) a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to active
duty under section 12301(a), 12301(g), 12302, 12304, or
12306 of title 10, United States Code, or any retired
member of an Armed Force ordered to active duty under
section 688 of such title, for service in connection with
such emergency or subsequent actions or conditions,
regardless of the location at which such active duty service
is performed; and
(B) any other member of an Armed Force on active
duty in connection with such emergency or subsequent
actions or conditions who has been assigned to a duty
station at a location other than the location at which such
member is normally assigned.
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(6) SERVING ON NATIONAL GUARD DUTY DURING THE
NATIONAL EMERGENCY.-The term "serving on National Guard
duty during the national emergency" shall include performing
training or other duty authorized by section 502(f) of title
32, United States Code, as a member of the National Guard,
at the request of the President, for or in support of an operation
during the national emergency.
SEC. 6. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.
The provisions of this Act shall cease to be effective on Sep-
tember 30, 2003.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
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OFFICE OF TNE PRESIDENT UNITED THE
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
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Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
MEDamies/
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.
Director
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LINDSEY
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Harriet E. Miers
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 62702
OFFICE THE PRESIDENT UNITED THE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
JAN
January 7, 2002
THE DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
-2-
Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
MEDamies/
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.
Director
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IRASTORZA
BOLTEN
JOHNSON
CALIO
LINDSEY
CONNAUGHTON
MIERS
DANIELS
RICE
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GERSON
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JOHNSON
CALIO
LINDSEY
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MIERS
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Harriet E. Miers
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 62702
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT UNITED THE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
02 JAN
January 7, 2002
THE DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
-2-
Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
MEDamies/
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.
Director
Enclosures
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P5;
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For a complete list of items withdrawn from this folder, see the
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet at the front of the folder.
COLLECTION:
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SERIES:
Saunders, G. Timothy (Tim) - Bill Files
FOLDER TITLE:
01/15/2002 [S. 1793] [1]
FRC ID:
FOIA IDs and Segments:
782
OA Num.:
733
NARA Num.:
1459
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIAJ
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
2201(3).
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
Deed of Gift Restrictions
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
A. Closed by Executive Order 13526 governing access to national
Records Not Subject to FOIA
security information.
B. Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
Court Sealed - The document is withheld under a court seal and is not subject to
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
the Freedom of Information Act.
of gift.
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Subject: 2001
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HUBBARD
CARD
HUGHES
BLAKEMAN
IRASTORZA
BOLTEN
JOHNSON
CALIO
LINDSEY
CONNAUGHTON
MIERS
DANIELS
RICE
FLEISCHER
RIDGE
GERSON
ROVE
GONZALES
SPELLINGS
HAGIN
CLERK
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S. 1793 - HIGHER EDUCATION RELIEF OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ACT OF
Subject: 2001
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HUBBARD
CARD
HUGHES
BLAKEMAN
IRASTORZA
BOLTEN
JOHNSON
CALIO
LINDSEY
CONNAUGHTON
MIERS
DANIELS
RICE
FLEISCHER
RIDGE
GERSON
ROVE
GONZALES
SPELLINGS
HAGIN
CLERK
HAWKINS
\
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PLEASE SEND REMARKS TO STAFF SECRETARY, EXT. 62702, FAX 62215, NO LATER THAN
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RESPONSE:
Harriet E. Miers
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 62702
OFFICE THE PRESIDENT AND UNITED THE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
02
January 7, 2002
THE DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
-2-
Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
MEDamies/
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Director
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
'02 JAN
January 7, 2002
THE DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
-2-
Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
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Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.
Director
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OFFICE OF THE OFFICE PRESIDENT UNITED THE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
02 JAN 74410:25
January 7, 2002
THE DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
-2-
Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
MEDamies/
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.
Director
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b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
2201(3).
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
Deed of Gift Restrictions
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A. Closed by Executive Order 13526 governing access to national
Records Not Subject to FOIA
security information.
B. Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
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ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HUBBARD
CARD
HUGHES
BLAKEMAN
IRASTORZA
BOLTEN
JOHNSON
CALIO
LINDSEY
CONNAUGHTON
MIERS
DANIELS
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Ext. 62702
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
AMERICAN OFFICE OF THE MANAGEM PRESIDENT STATES AND UNITED THE
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
02 JAN PH10:25
January 7, 2002
THE DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
-2-
Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
MEDamies/
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.
Director
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P5;
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For a complete list of items withdrawn from this folder, see the
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet at the front of the folder.
COLLECTION:
Executive Clerk, Office Of the
SERIES:
Saunders, G. Timothy (Tim) - Bill Files
FOLDER TITLE:
01/15/2002 IS. 1793] [1]
FRC ID:
FOIA IDs and Segments:
782
OA Num.:
733
NARA Num.:
1459
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Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office |(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
02 JAN
January 7, 2002
THE DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
-2-
Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
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Director
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
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January 7, 2002
THE DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
-2-
Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
MEDamies/
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.
Director
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2201(3).
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
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Deed of Gift Restrictions
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A. Closed by Executive Order 13526 governing access to national
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security information.
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MIERS
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
AMOUNT OFICE OF THE PRESIDENT UNITED THE
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
02 JAN PH10125
January 7, 2002
THE DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1793 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act
of 2001
Sponsors - Sen. Collins (R) ME and 17 cosponsors
Last Day for Action
January 15, 2002 - Tuesday
Purpose
Permits the Secretary of Education to waive or modify Federal student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions affected by the
national emergency declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent emergencies
caused by a terrorist attack.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Education
Approval
Department of Defense
Approval (Informally)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Approval (Informally)
Department of Justice
No objection (Informally)
Department of the Treasury
No objection (Informally)
Discussion
Student Loan Program Waiver Authority. S. 1793 would authorize the Secretary of
Education (ED) to waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to student
loan programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 as he or she deems necessary in
connection with a national emergency caused by a terrorist attack. According to remarks made
during House floor debate on S. 1793, the legislation is intended in part to allow student loan
payments to be deferred for certain individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.
Waivers would be authorized to ensure that "affected" student loan borrowers are not
placed in a "worse position" because of a terrorist attack. "Affected" individuals include those
who: (1) are serving on active duty or National Guard duty during the national emergency;
(2) reside in or are employed in an area that is declared a disaster area in connection with the
national emergency; or (3) suffer direct economic hardship as a direct result of the national
emergency. The waivers would apply to members of a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to
active duty as well as retired military personnel who are recalled, regardless of the location at
which the active duty service is performed.
The bill also would authorize waivers to minimize administrative requirements placed on
such borrowers, "without impairing the integrity of the student loan programs," in order to ease
the burden on such borrowers and to avoid technical violations or loan defaults. The Secretary
also would be authorized to modify certain income eligibility definitions used in determining
student financial aid in order to reflect more accurately the financial condition of those
individuals affected by the terrorist attacks.
The bill also would authorize the Secretary of ED to grant temporary relief from certain
administrative requirements to institutions of higher education, lenders, and guaranty agencies
involved in student assistance programs that are located in, or whose operations are directly
affected by, areas declared disaster areas by any Federal, State, or local official in connection
with the national emergency.
The authority under S. 1793 would expire on September 30, 2003.
Federal Register and Reporting Requirements. ED would be required to publish in the
Federal Register notice of any statutory or regulatory waiver or modification authorized under
S. 1793. The notice must include: (1) the terms and conditions to be applied in lieu of the
waived or modified provisions; and (2) examples of measures that educational institutions may
take to adjust financial need and aid eligibility determinations. ED would be required to report to
Congress, within 15 months of first exercising any waiver or modification authority authorized
by the enrolled bill, on the impact of such waivers on the affected individuals or student aid
programs. That report must include the Secretary's recommendations for changes to the statutory
or regulatory provisions that were the subject of such waiver or modification.
Sense of Congress on Tuition Refunds. The enrolled bill expresses the "sense of
Congress" that all institutions offering post-secondary education should provide a full refund or
credit to students who are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty during a national
emergency caused by a terrorist attack for the portion of instruction that the student was unable
to complete.
-2-
Conclusion and Recommendations
ED strongly recommends approval of S. 1793 because it will help "send the important
message that this Nation will not abide terrorism." The Department notes that similar waiver
authority was enacted in response to Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
We join ED in recommending approval of S. 1793, which passed the Senate by
unanimous consent and the House by voice vote.
MEDamies/
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.
Director
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P5;
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For a complete list of items withdrawn from this folder, see the
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet at the front of the folder.
COLLECTION:
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SERIES:
Saunders, G. Timothy (Tim) - Bill Files
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OA Num.:
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b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA].
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
2201(3).
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
Deed of Gift Restrictions
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
A. Closed by Executive Order 13526 governing access to national
Records Not Subject to FOIA
security information.
B. Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
Court Sealed - The document is withheld under a court seal and is not subject to
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
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For Immediate Release
Bill Announcement Edits
January 15, 2002
On Tuesday, January 15th, 2002, the President signed into law the following bills:
S. 1202, which authorizes appropriations for the Office of Government Ethics
through FY 2006;
S. 1714, which provides for the installation of a plaque to honor Dr. James
Harvey Early in the so Williamsburg, Kentucky Post Office Building;
so
S. 1741, the "Native American Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Technical
Amendment Act of 2001", which allows States to provide Medicaid benefits to
certain Native American women who have been diagnosed with breast or cervical
cancer through a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention screening program;
and
S. 1793, the "Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2001",
which allows the Secretary of Education to waive or modify student financial
assistance program requirements to assist individuals or academic institutions
affected by the national emergency declared by the President on 9/14 or
spill
subsequent national emergencies caused by terrorist attack.
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Bill Amouncement
For Immediate Release
Editz
January 15, 2002
On Tuesday, January 15th, 2002, the President signed into law the following bills:
appropriations for
S. 1202, which reauthorizes the Office of Government Ethics which provides
guidance to Executive Branch employees in preventing and resolving conflicts of
interest; through FY 2006
S. 1714, which provides for the installation Building of a-plaque to honor Dr. James
Harvey Early in the Post Office located in Williamsburg, Kentucky;
of
S. 1741, "Native American Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Technical
or
Amendment Act of 2001", which allows States to provide Medicaid benefits to
certain Native American women who have been diagnosed with breast of cervical
cancer through a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention screening program;
and
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financial assistance
S. 1793, "Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2001", which
allows the Secretary of Education to waive or modify student loan assistance
program requirements for individuals or academic institutions affected by the national
Subsequent national emergencies OF by terrorist attack.
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to assist
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For Immediate Release
January 15, 2002
On Tuesday, January 15, 2002, the President signed into law the following bills:
S. 1202, which reauthorizes the Office of Government Ethics which provides
guidance to Executive Branch employees in preventing and resolving conflicts of
interest;
S. 1714, which provides for the installation of a plaque to honor Dr. James
Harvey Early in the Post Office located in Williamsburg, Kentucky;
S. 1741, "Native American Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Technical
Amendment Act of 2001", which allows States to provide Medicaid benefits to
certain Native American women who have been diagnosed with breast of cervical
cancer through a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention screening program;
and
S. 1793, "Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2001", which
allows the Secretary of Education to waive or modify student loan assistance
programs requirements for individuals or academic institutions affected by
national emergencies or by terrorist attack.