H 1438
An Act increasing awareness of public student loan forgiveness
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts student loan ombudsman to create an annual training program for state employees. The purpose of this training is to educate employees about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program offered by the U.S. Department of Education. By increasing awareness, the bill aims to help more eligible state workers access available loan forgiveness opportunities. This initiative focuses on improving understanding of the program’s requirements and application process.
Key provisions
- Establish an annual live training program.
- Target training to all Massachusetts state employees.
- Focus on eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Administered by the student loan ombudsman.
- Program details are overseen by the U.S. Department of Education.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Employees
- Individuals with student loans
- The Student Loan Ombudsman
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Primary sponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
Jonathan D. Zlotnik
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.1438 194th (Current)
An Act increasing awareness of public student loan forgiveness
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1438) of Natalie M. Higgins, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and James B. Eldridge that the student loan ombudsman establish a live annual training program for all state employees regarding eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education. Higher Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Natalie M. Higgins Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1438
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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