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NJ SJR45
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Latham Tiver
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AI Summary
- New Jersey urges the President and Congress to enact federal student loan forgiveness for teachers in military-impacted communities, defined as districts where at least 20% of students have a parent on active duty
- The referenced federal legislation would cancel up to $17,500 in federal student loans for elementary or secondary teachers who work five consecutive years in schools serving military-impacted communities
- Teachers serve as critical initial points of contact for military-connected students who face educational and social-emotional challenges when relocating due to a parent's military reassignment
- U.S. student loan debt totals $1.76 trillion, with average federal loan balances of $37,014 and public university bachelor's degree borrowers averaging over $30,000 in debt
- Copies of the resolution will be transmitted to all New Jersey members of Congress
Legislative Description
Urges President and Congress of United States to enact student loan forgiveness program for teachers in military-impacted communities.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Eduction1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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