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CA AR26

Resolution

Status

Introduced

9/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Das Williams

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Assembly resolution encouraging California public employers to maximize participation in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which offers full student loan forgiveness after 10 years or 120 payments for public service employees

  • Affirms California's commitment to college affordability and accessibility, noting the state's existing debt relief programs for teachers, nurses, physicians, and AmeriCorps/Peace Corps participants

  • Directs the Assembly to provide relevant PSLF Program information to all new and current state employees to increase awareness and participation

  • Calls for pursuit of policies that expand loan repayment options for college graduates with student debt to improve financial stability and workforce recruitment in public service fields including education, healthcare, law enforcement, and emergency management

Legislative Description

Relative to student loan forgiveness.

Last Action

Read. Adopted. (Ayes 59. Noes 15. Page 4945.).

5/15/2014

Committee Referrals

Higher Education9/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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