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Student Loan Forgiveness and Deferment for Public School Teachers

This act introduces significant changes for public school teachers, offering them federal student loan forgiveness after 8 years of service. Additionally, teachers will be able to defer loan payments, and interest will not accrue during this period. This aims to provide financial support and encourage careers in public education.
Key points
Public school teachers can receive full forgiveness of federal undergraduate student loans after 8 consecutive years of service.
The forgiven loan amount will not be considered taxable income.
Teachers will be eligible for loan deferment, with no interest accrual, during their service and for 6 months thereafter.
This program can be combined with other student loan forgiveness benefits.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5084
Sponsor: Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]
Process start date: 2025-09-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Teacher Loan Forgiveness Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5084.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public school teachers can receive full forgiveness of federal undergraduate student loans after 8 consecutive years of service.
  • The forgiven loan amount will not be considered taxable income.
  • Teachers will be eligible for loan deferment, with no interest accrual, during their service and for 6 months thereafter.
  • This program can be combined with other student loan forgiveness benefits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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