Education

When President Obama announced his Student Bill of Rights this week it contained language from a bill by Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53). Davis’s bill helps borrowers pay down their student loans faster by directing extra payments go toward the principal and not toward the interest. “I was pleased to see the President include my bill and provide some relief to borrowers as part of his effort to help those who have taken out student loans,” said Davis, a senior member of the House Committee on... Read more

Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) introduced legislation to eliminate all administrative fees on federal student loans, which would save students over $1.5 billion per year. “The debt saddling students when they leave college hurts not only the student but impacts our economy,” said Davis, a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. “Massive student debt makes it harder for graduates to buy a home or maybe venture out on a new startup. Federal student loans are ... Read more

The U.S. House passed an amendment offered by U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego) to ensure funds dedicated to principal improvement are used as intended. As originally drafted, the bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (H.R. 5) did not provide a clear definition of a school principal. Davis’s amendment clarifies that definition. “My amendment removes the ambiguity in the bill, by making clear that the definition of ‘school leader’ should apply, as it was originally int... Read more

Today, U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif.) have put forward a key legislative proposal to help struggling schools by making key investments in the recruitment and training of effective principals. TheSchool Principal Recruitment and Training Act would create a new competitive grant program to recruit, support, and prepare aspiring and current principals to lead high-need schools. According to University of Minnesota research, school leadersh... Read more

Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) introduced a pair of education reform bills to increase teacher diversity and to give educators the tools to help military children succeed academically. “Both these bills would ensure that we are meeting a critical need of our students,” said Davis, a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. “As we consider reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act, it’s important that these students are part of the discussion.... Read more

U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego) introduced legislation to help teachers include social and emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom. The Supporting Emotional Learning (SEL) Act would amend the Higher Education Act to support teacher training in SEL to help young people better handle societal issues thus boosting their academic potential. Students receiving social and emotional education do better on tests, show greater pro-social behaviors, and less emotional stress. “Research shows us tha... Read more

Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) introduced legislation to eliminate all administrative fees on federal student loans. By ending these fees, students would save over $1.5 billion per year. “The debt saddling students when they leave college hurts not only the student but impacts our economy,” said Davis, a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. “Massive student debt makes it harder for graduates to buy a home or maybe venture out on a new startup. Federal st... Read more

Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) and U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today praised the announcement by University of California President Janet Napolitano that the system will voluntarily implement the provisions of the Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act (SOS Campus Act) by establishing an independent, on-campus advocate to support survivors of sexual assault on every UC campus. “The University of California is setting a powerful example for colleges across the country by creatin... Read more

Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) was honored today for her work on behalf of students, teachers, and principals. Davis has been a leader in Congress on recruiting principals, providing teachers with the tools to excel, and creating a world-class education environment for students. “I truly appreciate and am honored by this recognition,” said Davis, a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. “Schools principals don’t get nearly the recognition they deserve. The... Read more

Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) and U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced the Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act (S.O.S. Campus Act), legislation that would require colleges and universities to establish an independent, on-campus advocate to support survivors of sexual assault. “Victims of a sexual assault need to know someone is there for them, especially the learning institute they have entrusted their future to,” said Congresswoman Davis, a senior member of the House Com... Read more