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This is a critical step in supporting rural economic growth, which in turn ensures students in these areas have access to good jobs and career opportunities.

Lexi Barrett in "Bipartisan Bill to Help Rural Students and Communities Succeed Introduced by Collins, Hassan"

Published jan. 10, 2020

JFF supported the The Success for Rural Students and Communities Act of 2020 bill that was introduced by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH). The bill would improve college access for rural students by spurring innovation and investment in new strategies.

Lexi Barrett, Associate Vice President of the JFF Policy Team, outlines how this is a critical step in supporting rural economic growth, which in turn ensures students in these areas have access to good jobs and career opportunities.

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