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FL S1156

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Smith

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the STEM Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program administered by the Department of Education to encourage college graduates to teach STEM courses in Florida public schools.

  • Requires eligible candidates to be graduates of Florida public postsecondary institutions, hold a valid Florida educator certificate, and be employed by a school district teaching STEM courses.

  • Covers loan payments for tuition, books, and living expenses only.

  • Provides up to $16,000 in loan payment assistance for teachers who complete 8 consecutive years of STEM teaching at a public school in Florida.

  • Effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

STEM Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Last Action

Died in Education Pre-K - 12

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Education Pre-K - 122/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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