The president created draconian bankruptcy laws — now his administration appears to be trying to overturn a ruling that helps those bankrupted by student loans.

On January 14, a federal judge in Biden’s home state of Delaware moved to eliminate nearly $100,000 in student loan debt held by a 35-year-old epileptic man. In response, the Justice Department filed a notice of appeal in the case on behalf of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. If Biden officials now follow through with a fully formed appeal, they would not only be aiming to keep this man overwhelmed with debt, but also moving to solidify a legal interpretation that could preclude even the most beleaguered student debtors from getting relief through bankruptcy courts.

  • TankieDukakis [none/use name]
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    3 years ago

    Expect things to get a lot worse.

    I teach HS. Zero comprehension skills. Either can't or won't read or follow basic directions. My gradebook looks like a shitty battleship game with all the red missing assignments.

    And I teach agriculture and mostly give participation and completion points. They just don't do anything.

    Coupled with a teacher shortage and mass resignations due to pay stagnation and more and more being asked of teachers. Oh and like COVID making every teacher sick all the time.

    Fun times in the school system.

      • TankieDukakis [none/use name]
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        3 years ago

        True! And my district is 60%+ at risk and rising.

        Why the fuck would you care about my class if mom and dad are fighting/divorcing or you don't have food or you have to walk to school in -30 wind-chill because your school won't delay?

        I wouldn't. I don't know what the answer is, I just know it's fucked and becoming more fucked.