What does Preamble of Teacher Debt Relief Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The amendment aims to change eligibility provisions for loan forgiveness for teachers. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond teacher loan forgiveness, though these are not specified in the preamble.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Teacher Debt Relief Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Teacher Debt Relief Act.

What does LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR TEACHERS. of Teacher Debt Relief Act do?

This section amends the Higher Education Act of 1965. Amendments are made to sections 428J(g)(2), 455(m), and 460(g)(2). Section 428J(g)(2) is modified by inserting 'or' and striking and redesignating subparagraphs. Section 455(m) is amended to change references to sections related to loan forgiveness. Section 460(g)(2) is modified by inserting 'or' and striking and redesignating subparagraphs.

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Teacher Debt Relief Act

Last updated: 5/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/14/2026

Author: Jahana Hayes (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify eligibility provisions for teacher loan forgiveness programs.
Changes are made to specific sections of the Act (428J(g)(2), 455(m), and 460(g)(2)) to adjust loan forgiveness references and subparagraph structures.
The bill proposes changes to loan forgiveness for teachers, with additional, unspecified 'other purposes' also included.

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