Education and Workforce Development

Senator Warner remains committed to ensuring that every Virginian has access to the quality education and training needed to succeed in our global economy, without the burden of crippling student debt.

Having paid for his own undergraduate education with student loans, Senator Warner knows first-hand the financial challenges facing those who seek higher education. Senator Warner will continue to fight for commonsense solutions to make college more affordable and to help those who are already struggling with student debt. Senator Warner believes that if left unaddressed, student debt will be the next financial crisis facing our country.

Senator Warner also knows that college isn’t the only path to success. He believes that we must increase our focus on industry certifications in order to create more routes to good paying jobs for Virginians.

Senator Warner’s Progress:

  • Senator Warner has introduced a bipartisan education reform package to ease the burden of student and make college more affordable for Virginians. For more information on his proposals, click here
  • Senator Warner and a bipartisan group of seven Senate colleagues introduced legislation to combat sexual assault on college and university campuses. The Campus Safety and Accountability Act will help to better protect and empower students, improve reporting, training and best practices, and strengthen transparency and accountability of educational institutions. For more information, click here.
    • Senator Warner will continue to strengthen federal student loan programs so more young people have access to a college education. Senator Warner is working on legislation to allow graduates to pay a percentage of their income until the loan is repaid to protect graduates during periods of unemployment or low earnings.
    • Senator Warner knows how important early education is for a child’s development and will continue to work to enhance and expand the quality of preschool programs for all Virginia families. As Governor he helped secure funding for Virginia’s Smart Beginnings program. 
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