The Opportunity Promise Scholarship covers the costs of tuition and books for state residents between ages 25 to 55 who are pursuing in-demand degrees.
Downsizing or shuttering the agency may harm the “long-term sustainability” of some historically Black colleges and universities, one expert said.
The federal government escalated attacks against the Ivy League institution, calling it a “breeding ground for virtue signaling and discrimination.”
Set to launch in 2026, programs offered through the district’s technical college would provide a higher credential for registered apprentices.