119-HR4973

Fulbright Teacher’s Loan Forgiveness Act

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 4973

1. Short title
2. Repayment plan for public service employees

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "Fulbright Teacher’s Loan Forgiveness Act".


2. Repayment plan for public service employees

Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(5) Fulbright eligibility - For purposes of loan cancellation under this subsection, participation in a Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program or the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program shall be treated as employment in a public service job.