House Passes Bill Barring Federal Student Aid Funds for Institutions That Boycott Israel

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, which would make institutional eligibility for federal student aid under Title IV and Title VI of the Higher Education Act conditional on certifications that institutions have not engaged in boycotts against Israel. This bill introduces new eligibility requirements for the Program Participation Agreement for Title IV aid and an annual certification for Title VI programs, potentially impacting federal funding for international education and foreign language programs. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.