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New Bill Would Let Teachers Double-Dip PSLF And Teacher Loan Forgiveness
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
A pair of Democratic bills introduced in May would eliminate one of the oldest restrictions in federal student loan policy: the rule that blocks teachers from counting the same years of teaching service toward both Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) . The Teacher Debt Relief Act (H.R.8815) , introduced May 14, 2026 by Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and endorsed by the National Education Association, would end the prohibition that forces teachers to choose one program or the other for a given service period. Hayes calls it a technical correction, but for teachers, it could shave years off the path to full forgiveness. Here's what to know about the drive to end the double-dipping provision of PSLF and TLF.