Amendment established the Police Recruitment and Training Program and extended the Perkins student loan forgiveness program to students who pursue a career in law enforcement.

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Amendment Number
815
Description
Amendment established the Police Recruitment and Training Program and extended the Perkins student loan forgiveness program to students who pursue a career in law enforcement.
Purpose
An amendment to provide eligibility for the Perkins Student Loan Cancellation program for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. Under the Perkins program, a percentage of a person's student loan is forgiven for each year of service performed.
Congress
101
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 3, 1990
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Martinez amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
16:17:40
Submitted Date
Oct 3, 1990
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 1, 2021
Amendment 815 — Informed