Who sponsored HB 1023?

HB 1023 was sponsored by Andrew Collins (D), Rep.

Increases Teacher Loan Forgiveness Amounts

IntroducedN/A

Failed1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Why This Matters

This bill increases the loan forgiveness amounts for teachers and makes more educators eligible for this benefit.

If you are a teacher in a high-need area, you could receive increased loan forgiveness amounts starting next year.

Who this affects

teachers · high-need schools · high-need areas

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill raises the amount of loan forgiveness available for teachers in certain state programs.
2It expands eligibility for loan forgiveness to more teachers working in high-need areas.
3The changes aim to attract and retain teachers in underserved communities.
4Teachers can now receive higher repayment amounts based on their years of service.

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To Amend The State Teacher Education Program; And To Amend The Eligibility Requirements For Loan Forgiveness And The Loan Repayment Amounts Under The State Teacher Education Program.

Increases Teacher Loan Forgiveness Amounts

IntroducedN/A

Failed1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Why This Matters

This bill increases the loan forgiveness amounts for teachers and makes more educators eligible for this benefit.

If you are a teacher in a high-need area, you could receive increased loan forgiveness amounts starting next year.

Who this affects

teachers · high-need schools · high-need areas

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill raises the amount of loan forgiveness available for teachers in certain state programs.
2It expands eligibility for loan forgiveness to more teachers working in high-need areas.
3The changes aim to attract and retain teachers in underserved communities.
4Teachers can now receive higher repayment amounts based on their years of service.

Read the detailed summary

To Amend The State Teacher Education Program; And To Amend The Eligibility Requirements For Loan Forgiveness And The Loan Repayment Amounts Under The State Teacher Education Program.