What does Preamble of Domenic and Ed’s Law do?

This bill aims to provide for the discharge of parent borrower liability. The discharge is contingent upon a student, on whose behalf a parent received certain student loans, becoming disabled.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Domenic and Ed’s Law do?

This Act is formally titled Domenic and Ed's Law.

What does REPAYMENT OF LOANS TO PARENTS. of Domenic and Ed’s Law do?

This section amends Section 437(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The amendment expands the circumstances under which loans to parents may be repaid. It adds criteria related to permanent and total disability or inability to engage in substantial gainful activity for at least 60 months. The amendment applies to outstanding loans received by parents before, on, or after the enactment of this Act, regardless of when the disability began.

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Domenic and Ed’s Law

Last updated: 4/27/2026 · Introduced: 4/27/2026

Author: Seth Magaziner (D-RI)

TL;DR (AI)

Domenic and Ed’s Law allows for the discharge of parent borrowers' federal student loans if their child experiences a permanent and total disability, confirmed by a 60-month period of inability to engage in substantial gainful activity.
The law amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the criteria for parent loan repayment based on a student's disability.
This legislation applies to all outstanding parent student loans, regardless of when they were received or when the disability began.

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