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H.R. 8856

Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2022

Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2022

This bill expands the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program. Among other provisions, the bill (1) renames the program the Educator Loan Forgiveness program, (2) expands program eligibility to early childhood educators and program directors serving in early childhood education programs and school leaders serving in public high-need schools, and (3) establishes a program in which the Department of Education cancels monthly student loan payments during qualifying service and provides complete loan forgiveness after five years of service.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3](D-NM)Sponsor
15 cosponsors15 D
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Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2022 — Informed