Policy brief

A practical student-retention system.

The policy brief explains the proposed system, unresolved fiscal questions, student protections, implementation choices, and research agenda without claiming enacted status.

Draft outline — professional policy and legal review required.

The legislative request

Require covered institutions to operate funded Student Emergency Retention Systems with rapid review, navigators, temporary protections, grants, appeals, and public reporting.

What remains under review

  • Jurisdiction and coverage
  • Appropriation and institutional match levels
  • Administrative agency and enforcement authority
  • Interaction with existing financial-aid law
  • Fiscal, legal, and implementation analysis