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Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1353
Bill 118 s 1353, also known as the Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2023, aims to address the financial challenges faced by adjunct faculty members in higher education. These part-time instructors often face low pay, lack of job security, and limited access to benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.
The bill proposes several measures to support adjunct faculty members, including the establishment of a loan forgiveness program specifically for these educators. This program would provide relief for student loan debt incurred while working as adjunct faculty members.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve transparency and accountability in higher education institutions by requiring them to report on the employment status and compensation of adjunct faculty members. This information would help shed light on the working conditions of these educators and potentially lead to improvements in their pay and benefits. Overall, the Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2023 aims to address the financial struggles faced by adjunct faculty members and improve their overall working conditions in higher education.
The bill proposes several measures to support adjunct faculty members, including the establishment of a loan forgiveness program specifically for these educators. This program would provide relief for student loan debt incurred while working as adjunct faculty members.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve transparency and accountability in higher education institutions by requiring them to report on the employment status and compensation of adjunct faculty members. This information would help shed light on the working conditions of these educators and potentially lead to improvements in their pay and benefits. Overall, the Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2023 aims to address the financial struggles faced by adjunct faculty members and improve their overall working conditions in higher education.
Congressional Summary of S 1353
Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2023
This bill allows certain adjunct faculty to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Specifically, the bill allows adjunct faculty, teachers, or lecturers in nontenured track employment to participate in the PSLF program if they (1) teach at least 9 credit hours per semester, 6 credit hours per trimester, or 18 credit hours per calendar year or at least 30 hours per week at an institution of higher education, a postsecondary vocational institution, or a tribal college or university; and (2) do not have another full-time job.
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Current Status of Bill S 1353
Bill S 1353 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill S 1353 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2023. Bill S 1353's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1421-1422) as of April 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1353
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1353
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1353
Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2023
Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2023
A bill to amend section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to allow adjunct faculty members to qualify for public service loan forgiveness.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1353
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