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Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers in Military-Impacted Communities.

This act introduces new rules for federal student loan forgiveness for teachers working in schools with a high percentage of military-dependent students. It aims to support teachers in these communities and help them meet teaching requirements, even if they relocate due to a spouse's military service.
Key points
Teachers in schools with at least 20% military-dependent students are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.
Teachers who are spouses of armed forces members can meet the 5-year teaching requirement across multiple schools if they relocate due to their spouse's permanent change of station.
The changes apply to both FFEL loans and Federal Direct Loans, expanding the scope of available support.
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Print number: 117_S_2399
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defense Community Teacher Support Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2399.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Teachers in schools with at least 20% military-dependent students are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.
  • Teachers who are spouses of armed forces members can meet the 5-year teaching requirement across multiple schools if they relocate due to their spouse's permanent change of station.
  • The changes apply to both FFEL loans and Federal Direct Loans, expanding the scope of available support.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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