Rep. Hayes Introduces Teacher Debt Relief Act to Help Educators Cancel Student Debt Faster
The Teacher Debt Relief Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time, and the bill is still waiting for further action.
This bill faces a tough path because it increases federal spending on loan forgiveness, which is a very controversial topic in Congress right now.
Prospective teachers still in school or considering a teaching career would benefit from a more attractive loan forgiveness pathway. Knowing they can stack both forgiveness programs simultaneously could encourage more students to pursue teaching degrees, especially those who might otherwise avoid the profession due to concerns about low pay and high student debt.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Teacher Debt Relief Act
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