legislation: 106-s-2978
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| 106-s-2978 | 106 | s | 2978 | Tribal College or University Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act | Native Americans | 2000-07-27 | 2000-07-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7893) | Senate | Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] | SD | D | D000064 | 12 | Tribal College or University Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the cancellation of a specified percentage of the total amount of any Federal Perkins loan, Federal Family Education loan, or direct student loan for each year of employment (up to five) as a full-time teacher at a tribal college or university if the borrower is not in default on such loan. Prohibits a borrower from receiving, for the same service, such a benefit and a national service educational award. | 2025-08-20T14:18:34Z |