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FL S1154
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the Student Loan Forgiveness Program administered by the Department of Education upon legislative appropriation.
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Requires applicants to be Florida residents earning less than $50,000 annually, have graduated from a Florida College System institution or state university with an associate's degree or higher since July 1, 2012, and be enrolled in a federal income-based student loan repayment program.
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Prohibits applicants from being enrolled in any other loan forgiveness program and limits coverage to federal loans under the Higher Education Act of 1965 that are not in default.
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Provides that the department shall make payments equal to the applicant's student loan amount on a first-come, first-served basis, with prorated reductions if appropriated funds are insufficient.
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Declares that program payments are not taxable income and shall be paid directly to the loan holder; requires the State Board of Education to adopt implementing rules.
Legislative Description
Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Last Action
Died in Education
5/5/2017