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A bill to amend section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to allow adjunct faculty members to qualify for public service loan forgiveness.

USA115th CongressS-1927| Senate 
| Updated: 10/5/2017
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Oct 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 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)
  • October 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate
  • October 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)

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5549: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve loans, and for other purposes.
Higher educationStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curriculaTemporary and part-time employment

A bill to amend section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to allow adjunct faculty members to qualify for public service loan forgiveness.

USA115th CongressS-1927| Senate 
| Updated: 10/5/2017
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.
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Timeline
Oct 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 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)
  • October 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate
  • October 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)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5549: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve loans, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Higher educationStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curriculaTemporary and part-time employment