The executive order titled “Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness” signed by President Trump on March 18, 2021 has provisions that aim to protect and preserve national security while also ensuring the fair distribution of public funding. The order establishes guidelines for organizations that engage in activities with a substantial illegal purpose including: aiding or abetting violations of federal immigration laws; supporting terrorism, child abuse, discrimination, and vandalism. It also provides that individuals employed by these organizations shall not be eligible for public service loan forgiveness. The order is implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. Overall, the executive order intends to ensure that taxpayer money is not being used to fund illegal activities while also ensuring that the benefits of public service loan forgiveness are distributed fairly to those who qualify for it.
Read the full text of the order at the whitehouse.gov website.