S00484Introduced in the Senate
Establishes the rural teacher education loan repayment program in the education department which provides payment for the undergraduate and graduate education loans of teachers in rural school districts who agree to teach in rural areas for at least 5 years.
Introduced by Peter Oberacker, District 51
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes the rural teacher education loan repayment program in the education department which provides payment for the undergraduate and graduate education loans of teachers in rural school districts who agree to teach in rural areas for at least 5 years.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Higher Education Committee Vote · May 5, 2026
10
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Toby Stavisky | 11 | Yes |
| John Liu | 16 | Yes |
| Andrew Gounardes | 26 | No |
| Robert Jackson | 31 | Yes |
| Gustavo Rivera | 33 | Yes |
| Patricia Fahy | 46 | Yes |
| Rachel May | 48 | Yes |
| Peter Oberacker | 51 | Yes |
| Lea Webb | 52 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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