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Parents and teachers object to FAFSA as a graduation requirement; DOE offers outreach and waiver option
Summary
Parents and teachers at the Teesen town hall raised objections to a new requirement that seniors complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to graduate.
Parents and teachers at the Teesen town hall raised strong objections to a recent requirement that seniors complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a condition for graduation. Keoni Blas said the requirement risks withholding diplomas from students who lack parental tax filings or a bank account and called the policy a "hurdle" for some families.
Timothy McDowell, a career-technical instructor at Teesen, warned that requiring FAFSA completion could…
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