H.R. 1757 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act
H.R. 1757 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 23, 2023, sponsored by Teresa Leger Fernandez with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 23, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act This bill expands loan forgiveness for educators by revising the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program. The program provides loan forgiveness (up to $17,500) for teachers who are highly qualified, teach full-time in a low-income elementary or secondary school or educational service agency, and complete five years of consecutive service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 23, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Mar 23, 2023)
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