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FL S0396

Bill

Status

Passed

6/15/2017

Primary Sponsor

Education

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Section 1009.45, Florida Statutes, requiring postsecondary institutions that disburse state financial aid to annually provide students receiving federal student loans with up-to-date loan information in print or electronic format
  • Institutions must provide estimates of each student's total borrowed amount, total potential repayment amount including principal and interest, and monthly repayment amounts
  • Institutions must also inform students of the percentage of their federal borrowing limit they have reached at the time the information is provided
  • Shields postsecondary institutions from any liability for providing the required student loan information
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017, beginning with the 2017-2018 academic year

Legislative Description

Student Loan Debt

Last Action

Chapter No. 2017-92

6/15/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules2/24/2017
Education2/1/2017

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