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FL S1154

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gary Farmer

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Student Loan Forgiveness Program administered by the Department of Education upon legislative appropriation.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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