Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bill Regarding Loan Forgiveness for Teachers
Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 -- 8:15 AM
(AP) -The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill that expands a loan forgiveness program designed to attract more minority teachers to the classroom.The bipartisan bill approved Tuesday on a voice vote would make the program eligible to teachers in high demand fields in any school district where at least 40% of the population is non-white. Currently, the program is only available in Milwaukee. Expanding it would make it available in about 25 school districts and tribal schools. Applicants must also receive a rating of proficient or distinguished under the educator effectiveness system to be eligible.
Under the program, the recipient can receive forgiveness of 25% of the interest and principal on loans. The benefit is available to African American, Latino, American Indian and some Southeast Asian populations to study teaching at a Wisconsin college. The bill now heads to the state Senate.
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