reasons to vote for hea reform

1998 Addendum to the Higher Education Act (HEA) Denies ALL Federal Financial Aid to Anyone Convicted of a Drug-Related Offense

This HEA addendum affects minorities because our nation's drug laws are enforced in a discriminatory manner.

This HEA addendum primarily impacts people of low- to moderate-economic means who depend on federal financial aid for higher education.

This HEA addendum takes money away from higher education without redistributing it to treatment for drug abuse and addiction.

This HEA addendum applies to no other crime, including violent offenses. Furthermore, judges already have the discretion to take away someone's federal financial aid if they deem that action fit. Under this provision, everyone convicted of a drug-related offense is affected despite possible extenuating circumstances.

Education, not incarceration!
Tuesday, 13-Nov-2001 00:50:42 CST