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Defense Community Teacher Support Act

12/31/2022, 4:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4053

Bill 117 HR 4053, also known as the Defense Community Teacher Support Act, aims to provide support and assistance to teachers who work in schools located on military installations. The bill recognizes the unique challenges that teachers in these communities face, such as frequent relocations, deployments, and the diverse needs of military-connected students.

The key provisions of the bill include establishing a grant program to assist schools on military installations in recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers. This program would provide funding for professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, and other resources to support teachers in their roles.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve coordination between military installations and local school districts to ensure that teachers have access to the resources and support they need to be successful. This includes promoting collaboration between military families, school administrators, and community organizations to address the specific needs of military-connected students. Overall, the Defense Community Teacher Support Act aims to enhance the quality of education for military-connected students by providing teachers with the support and resources they need to succeed in their roles. By recognizing the unique challenges faced by teachers in these communities, the bill seeks to improve educational outcomes for military families and strengthen the overall educational experience for all students.

Congressional Summary of HR 4053

Defense Community Teacher Support Act

This bill makes certain teachers who teach in military impacted communities eligible for student loan forgiveness. A school in a military impacted community is served by a local educational agency for which at least 20% of the students in average daily attendance in all schools served by the agency during the preceding school year had a parent on active duty.

Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education to cancel up to $17,500 of federal student loans for a borrower who is an elementary or secondary school teacher employed for five consecutive years in a school in a military impacted community.

In addition, a teacher who is required to move due to a permanent change in duty station of their spouse may meet the five-year teaching requirement by teaching in multiple schools in different military impacted communities.

Current Status of Bill HR 4053

Bill HR 4053 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2021. Bill HR 4053 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2021.  Bill HR 4053's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of June 22, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4053

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4053

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Elementary and secondary education
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Higher education
- Military personnel and dependents
- Student aid and college costs
- Teaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4053

To provide Federal student loan relief for teachers who work in a military impacted community.
Defense Community Teacher Support Act
Defense Community Teacher Support Act

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