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NEST Act
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2519
One of the key provisions of the NEST Act is the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to homeowners who wish to upgrade their homes with energy-efficient technologies such as smart thermostats, energy-efficient appliances, and insulation. The bill also includes provisions for training and education programs to help homeowners understand the benefits of energy efficiency and how to make their homes more energy-efficient.
Additionally, the NEST Act includes measures to promote the use of renewable energy sources in residential buildings, such as solar panels and geothermal heating systems. The bill aims to incentivize homeowners to invest in renewable energy technologies by offering tax credits and other financial incentives. Overall, the NEST Act is designed to encourage homeowners to make their homes more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, while also helping to reduce energy consumption and lower utility costs. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
Congressional Summary of HR 2519
Native Educator Support and Training Act or the NEST Act
This bill establishes scholarships, loan forgiveness plans, and training programs for students and educators who commit to teaching in Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools or other specified schools serving Indian students.
The bill establishes three scholarship programs: (1) the Indian Student Educator Scholarship Program for students seeking degrees, (2) the Indian Educator Scholarship Program for Indian students seeking degrees, and (3) the Indian Educator Graduate Fellowship Program for Indian students seeking graduate degrees. Recipients of the scholarships must commit to working for a BIE school, a tribal early childhood education program, or other specified schools or agencies for the greater of three years or the number of school years that the scholarship funded.
The bill also establishes loan forgiveness programs for educators and Indians who have taught for at least five consecutive years at BIE schools or local educational agencies with high percentages of Indian students.
The bill extends the federal Perkins Loan Cancellation Program to educators teaching in BIE schools or in Native American language immersion programs.
The bill authorizes professional development grants for Native-serving elementary and secondary schools. It also establishes the Native American Language Teacher Training Program to provide grants for institutions of higher education to develop training programs for Native American immersion and language teachers.
