HR 1547 · 109th Congress · Education

Math and Science Incentive Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-04-12· Sponsored by Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1220)(2006-03-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Math and Science Incentive Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Education to carry out a program of assuming the obligation to pay up to $10,000 of interest on certain student loans under the Higher Education Act of 1965, for certain borrowers who agree to serve for five years as: (1) teachers of science, technology, engineering or mathematics at an elementary or secondary school; or (2) mathematics, science or engineering professionals. Requires that selection of program participants from among eligible applicants be based on: (1) U.S. national security, homeland security, and economic security needs; and (2) the applicant's academic record or job performance. Allows other factors to be considered in such selection.…

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Cosponsors (15)

4 Democrats11 Republicans