That means that after serving five years in the classroom and receiving debt relief through the SSLF, they must serve another ten years before qualifying for loan discharge under PSLF. These standards are contrasting with the mission of these loan forgiveness programs, which is to incentivize more highly qualified teachers to enter and stay in the classroom. This amendment is based on my bill, the Teacher Debt Relief act, which I introduced in the 117th Congress and again this Congress. (01:57–02:08)
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