Bill · H.R. 8815· House(119-HR-8815)
Teacher Debt Relief Act
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Jahana Hayes
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Teacher Debt Relief Act," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The primary purpose is to change certain eligibility provisions related to loan forgiveness for teachers. It seeks to modify specific sections of the existing law to achieve these changes. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 14, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill directly benefits students who become teachers by altering loan forgiveness eligibility.
Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay?+5
The bill modifies the Higher Education Act to expand or clarify eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The bill provides relief for teacher student debt, which primarily impacts younger professionals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Changes to loan forgiveness eligibility: The bill amends section 428J(g)(2) and section 460(g)(2) by inserting "or" and striking specific subparagraphs, which changes how eligibility is determined for teacher loan forgiveness. (Section 2)
-
Adjustments to specific legal subsections: The bill modifies section 455(m) by striking specific language and inserting new language regarding how certain subsections interact with other sections of the law. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Student Loan Relief+5
- 5/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.