BURLINGTON, Vt., May 9 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will hold a press conference Monday in his Burlington office to announce legislation to help children from working families go to college. Sanders will be joined by Vermonters who will share how carrying heavy student debt loads has affected their lives.
Sanders plans to introduce legislation in the Senate early next week to help students earn college credits while still in high school. That would cut the time and the cost of earning a college diploma.
The legislation is co-sponsored by Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.).
Who: Sen. Sanders and Vermonters affected by student debt
What: News conference detailing Sanders’ education legislation to help make college more obtainable.
When: 10 a.m.; Monday, May 12
Where: 1 Church Street, 3rd Floor; Burlington, Vt.
Contact: Michael Briggs (202) 224-5141
