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SPELL Act

USA119th CongressHR-6711| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2025
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the SPELL Act, proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enhance federal student loan forgiveness and cancellation opportunities for specific educators. Its primary goal is to extend additional loan relief to teachers who work with English language learners and those in bilingual or dual language immersion programs . By doing so, the legislation seeks to address the critical need for qualified educators in these specialized fields. Specifically, the bill modifies existing provisions for both teacher loan forgiveness under Section 428J and teacher loan cancellation under Section 460. It expands the categories of eligible educators to include "English language education," alongside mathematics, science, and special education. To qualify, teachers must be certified by their school's chief administrative officer as primarily teaching English learners or bilingual/dual language immersion students, and demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills. These amendments will take effect upon enactment and apply to eligible individuals thereafter.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4389
SPELL Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3830
SPELL Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-460
SPELL Act
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4389
    SPELL Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3830
    SPELL Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-460
    SPELL Act


  • December 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

SPELL Act

USA119th CongressHR-6711| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2025
This bill, known as the SPELL Act, proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enhance federal student loan forgiveness and cancellation opportunities for specific educators. Its primary goal is to extend additional loan relief to teachers who work with English language learners and those in bilingual or dual language immersion programs . By doing so, the legislation seeks to address the critical need for qualified educators in these specialized fields. Specifically, the bill modifies existing provisions for both teacher loan forgiveness under Section 428J and teacher loan cancellation under Section 460. It expands the categories of eligible educators to include "English language education," alongside mathematics, science, and special education. To qualify, teachers must be certified by their school's chief administrative officer as primarily teaching English learners or bilingual/dual language immersion students, and demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills. These amendments will take effect upon enactment and apply to eligible individuals thereafter.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4389
SPELL Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3830
SPELL Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-460
SPELL Act
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4389
    SPELL Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3830
    SPELL Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-460
    SPELL Act


  • December 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted