In CommitteeFiled May 19, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
May 19, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the Higher Education Act to let teachers, early‑childhood educators, school leaders and qualifying parents have their federal student loans forgiven after five years of service in high‑need schools or early‑childhood programs. It also requires the Education Secretary to pay the borrowers’ minimum monthly loan amounts while they are in qualifying service. The aim is to lower debt burdens and keep qualified educators where they are most needed.
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