This bill modifies the federal loan forgiveness program for teachers by streamlining eligibility requirements in the Higher Education Act of 1965. Specifically, it removes certain restrictive provisions that currently limit which teachers can qualify for debt relief, making the program more accessible to educators who meet the remaining criteria. The changes affect section 428J (related to Perkins loan forgiveness) and section 460 (related to teacher loan forgiveness), as well as section 455 which governs income-driven repayment plans. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, as it primarily restructures existing loan forgiveness eligibility rules rather than creating a new program or appropriating additional funds.
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