S.959

Study Student Loan Forgiveness Program/SEAA

Introduced·4/30/26

North Carolina S959 directs a study on establishing a Student Loan Forgiveness and Talent Retention Program.

North Carolina S959 mandates the State Education Assistance Authority to study the feasibility of a Student Loan Forgiveness and Talent Retention Program for graduates of public institutions of higher education. The study will evaluate program structures, costs, eligibility requirements, benefits, and interactions with federal programs. The State Education Assistance Authority must report findings to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by October 1, 2027. The bill appropriates $150,000 for the study, which will remain available until October 1, 2027.

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Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 4

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

May 4

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

May 4

Senate

Withdrawn From Com