Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 5, 2017)
Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2015
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow part-time teachers to participate in 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.
What just happenedOct 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6361-6362; text of measure as introduced: CR S6362)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateOct 5, 2017
- Oct 5, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6361-6362; text of measure as introduced: CR S6362)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Oct 5, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate