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Share with Youth: Student Loan Debt Relief Is Blocked

Courts have issued orders blocking the student debt relief program. As a result, at this time, Federal Student Aid (FSA) is not accepting applications. Subscribe to FSA for updates.

STATEMENT

Read the statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the recent District Court ruling on the Student Debt Relief Program.

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Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

With the recent announcement of a one-time federal student loan debt relief plan, the Federal Trade Commission has provided tips on how to avoid student loan scammers.

ACF Dear Colleague Letter Addressing the Impacts of Parent and Caregiver Loss on Children

This Dear Colleague Letter provides information about federal resources available to support children, youth, and families who have experienced the loss of a parent or caregiver and encourage everyone to consider their role in supporting families and building community resilience.

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Resources for Helping Youth Cope after a Mass Shooting

In response to recent school and other mass shootings, youth.gov has compiled a list of resources to help youth, families, educators, and community members cope with and talk about community trauma, as well as provide psychological first aid and bolster resilience.

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Resource: Standing Together to Prevent Bullying

Posted | Nov 24 2022

In this video, the U.S. Surgeon General discusses bullying statistics, adverse mental health effects of bullying, and the positive impacts that feeling connected to people at school and at home can have on reducing negative health outcomes as a result of bullying. Learn more.

Resource: Law Enforcement Agencies that Employ School Resource Officers, 2019

Posted | Nov 24 2022

This report (PDF, 31 pages) presents statistics about school resource officers, based on data from the first-time BJS Survey of Law Enforcement Personnel in Schools agency survey. The report provides data on the agencies that employ school resource officers and demographics of the officers. It also describes the policies related to school resource officers, including law enforcement, mentoring, and teaching duties performed; hiring processes; and required training. Learn more.

Children’s Bureau Express Survey

Posted | Nov 23 2022

The Children’s Bureau is seeking feedback from Children’s Bureau Express subscribers. This survey asks readers what they think about Children’s Bureau content, topical coverage, format, style, number and timing of issues, display, and more. Learn more.