Domenic and Ed’s Law
Student Loan Relief for Parents of Disabled Children
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill addresses a sympathetic issue, it currently lacks bipartisan support and has only been introduced in the House.
Key Points
- This bill would cancel federal student loan debt for parents if the student they borrowed for becomes permanently disabled. Right now, the law only wipes out these loans if the parent becomes disabled or if the student dies.
- To qualify, a doctor must certify that the student has a physical or mental condition that prevents them from working. This condition must be expected to last for at least five years or lead to death.
- The new rule would apply to all loans taken out by parents for their children's education. It would help families regardless of when the student first became disabled, including those with loans already in repayment.
- This plan aims to help families who are facing a medical crisis and high debt at the same time. It ensures that parents are not stuck paying for a degree that their child can no longer use to support themselves.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Domenic and Ed’s Law
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