Rebel Yell: House Bill to Aid Hard-Hit Students
"Titus said she believes the loan bill will have widespread effects on education as well as other federal programs.  'In order to get a quality education, too many students in Nevada and across the country are facing a mountain of debt when they finish school,' she said. 'In order for our young people and our country to prosper, we need to make a college education affordable and accessible.'"

Titus Supports Single Largest Investment in Student Aid
"The investments in this bill will help Nevada’s students and dislocated workers obtain the education and training they need to compete in the workforce, and it will do so in a fiscally responsible way.  With college costs rising, this landmark legislation will increase funding for Pell Grants and build a world-class community college system that will provide Nevada’s young people with a better education and less debt."

Titus Floor Statement on Student Aid Bill
"I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3221.  Nevada has been particularly hard hit by the economic downturn.  We are facing record unemployment.  The investments in this bill will help Nevada’s students and dislocated workers obtain the education and training they need to compete in the workforce, and it will do so in a fiscally responsible way."

Las Vegas Sun: In Henderson, Titus Voices Support for Affordable Education
"Rep. Dina Titus held a back-to-school party of her own Tuesday afternoon at the College of Southern Nevada’s Henderson campus, where she highlighted congressional efforts to make higher education more affordable.  Speaking to a small crowd of students, faculty, parents and reporters, Titus (D-Nev.) discussed a handful of bills passed in recent months that aim to make borrowing for college easier and more affordable."

Education

The Tax Relief for Educators Act
Congresswoman Dina Titus introduced the Tax Relief for Educators Act today in the House of Representatives to expand and extend the teacher tax deduction.  The bill increases the amount teachers and educators can deduct from their taxes for out-of-pocket expenses they incur when teaching our nation’s students.

Titus Introduces Legislation to Expand and Extend the Teacher Tax Deduction
“Never before have our nation’s teachers been asked to do so much with so little as education budgets are stretched thin and schools are cutting back on supplies and resources.  This legislation will provide our educators with an important tax break at a time when they doing more with less and show our support for their commitment and dedication to our students.  Extending the tax deduction for rising out-of-pocket expenses will reward our educators who go the extra mile.”

Titus Announces New Programs to Make College More Affordable that Take Effect Today
“A quality higher education for our nation’s young people is critical to their individual ability to compete in a global economy and thus to the future of our nation.  The implementation of this new program, along with other steps Congress has taken to lower the cost of a college education, will help our students gain the skills and knowledge they need to become the next generation of leaders.”

Titus: Recovery Plan Is Vital for Clark County and Communities Across the Country
"That is why I believe it is so critical that Congress pass the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  It will provide a boost for our nation’s schools at a time when we cannot afford to shortchange the educational needs of our children, especially as we move into a new high tech renewable energy economy."

Titus: Recovery Bill Expected to Provide $179 Million for Clark County Schools and $291 Million for Nevada’s Infrastructure
"The money in this bill for Clark County schools will provide a critical boost at a time when Nevada faces steep budget cuts.  It is vital that during this period of economic hardship that we do not shortchange the educational needs of our children."

Las Vegas Sun: Titus Offers Schools Help in Cashing in on Stimulus
"Of particular interest to Titus is the $1 billion allocated for dropout prevention programs at Title I schools, which serve the largest populations of at-risk students. Too many Clark County schools are the equivalent of 'dropout factories,' Titus said."

Titus Amendment to the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act
Congresswoman Dina Titus offered an amendment with Congresswoman Betsy Markey of Colorado to H.R. 2187, the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act.  The amendment establishes an advisory council to recommend federal policies that will help states make schools green.

Titus Amendment Will Help States Turn Schools Green
"The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act is an important bill that will provide our students with a healthy, safe learning environment, will create jobs, and will promote environmental responsibility.  At the same time, it is moving us closer to the clean energy economy of the future."

Titus: $266 Million in Recovery Funds Are Critical for Nevada’s Schools
“Today’s announcement that $266 million are now available for Nevada’s schools is welcome news for our state, our teachers, and our children.  These funds could not have come at a more important time.  It is critical that during this tough economic time we continue to invest in our nation’s future by ensuring that students receive a quality education."

Nevada Delegation Introduces Southern Nevada Higher Education Land Act
“A quality education is the key to the future success of Nevada’s children and young people.  With this legislation, the Nevada System of Higher Education will have the space it needs to build top-notch facilities to prepare our students for the jobs of tomorrow.”