HB509

Revise the quality educator loan forgiveness program to expand eligibility

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Montana HB509 expands eligibility for the Quality Educator Loan Forgiveness Program to include all newly hired quality educators in public schools.

Montana HB509 revises the Quality Educator Loan Forgiveness Program to expand eligibility. Newly hired quality educators in public schools are now eligible, with priority given to those in impacted schools. Eligible educators can receive up to 3 years of state-funded loan repayment assistance and an additional year funded by the school or district, with maximum annual amounts increasing over time. If funds are insufficient, repayment assistance is prorated, prioritizing impacted schools.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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10 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 1, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

Feb 21, 2025

3:00 PM

House Education Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President

Apr 24, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor