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NJ SJR45
NJ SJR45Urges President and Congress of United States to enact student loan forgiveness program for teachers in military-impacted communities.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution urges the President and the Congress of the United States to enact a student loan forgiveness program for teachers who teach in military-impacted communities to help attract and retain highly qualified and skilled teachers to teach in those communities and ensure that military-connected students receive a quality education. The dependent children of active duty United States military personnel often encounter educational and social-emotional challenges during the transition to a new school when the student's parent or guardian is relocated due to the active member's continued military service. Teachers often serve as the initial point of contact for many military-connected students and can help ease entry into the new school environment for those students.
AI Summary
This joint resolution urges the President and Congress of the United States to create a student loan forgiveness program for teachers working in communities significantly impacted by military bases. These "military-impacted communities" are defined as areas where at least 20% of students in local schools have a parent on active duty. The resolution highlights that children of active-duty military personnel often face educational and social challenges when relocating due to their parents' service, and teachers in these communities play a crucial role in helping these "military-connected students" adjust. The program would aim to attract and keep skilled teachers in these areas by offering forgiveness of up to $17,500 in federal student loans for teachers who have worked for five consecutive years in such schools, acknowledging the substantial student loan debt many Americans carry and the importance of providing quality education to military families.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SJR45 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SJR/45_I1.HTM |
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