HR 2912 · 102th Congress · Education
National Teacher Recruitment and Training Act of 1991
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.(1991-08-13)
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National Teacher Recruitment and Training Act of 1991 - Title I: Loans Incentives for Teaching - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to establish a separate fund for teachers under the National Direct Student Loan (NDSL) program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1996 for the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to make separate capital contributions to NDSL student loan funds. Requires a student, in order to receive a loan from the special account, to: (1) have completed two undergraduate years; (2) intend to pursue a teaching career; and (3) agree to certain repayment conditions if the student either does not enter full-time teaching within a certain period or ceases such teaching before the end of the five-year service period required for loan cancellation. Gives priority for such loans to: (1) minority students, or those otherwise underrepresented in the teaching profession or curricula areas; (2) individuals demonstrating an interest in working in early childhood development; (3) individuals demonstrating an interest in working in special education teaching, related services, and early intervention; (4) individuals demonstrating an interest in pursuing …
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Cosponsors (19)
17 Democrats2 Republicans