Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 11, 2015)
Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2015
This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to treat part-time teachers as public service employees, for purposes of the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan forgiveness program for public service employees, if they: (1) teach at least one course at an institution of higher education, a postsecondary vocational institution, or a Tribal College or University; and (2) do not have another full-time job. (Public service employees must make 120 monthly payments on such loans as public service employees to qualify for Direct Loan forgiveness under the program.)
What just happenedJun 11, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4106-4107; text of measure as introduced: CR S4107)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 11, 2015
- Jun 11, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4106-4107; text of measure as introduced: CR S4107)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Jun 11, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate