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Math and Science Incentive Act of 2005

Introduced: April 12, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 29, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1220)
Jul 25, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1595-1596)
Apr 29, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Apr 15, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E660)
Apr 12, 2005
Introduced in House
Apr 12, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (text of measure as introduced: CR E660-661)
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now March 29, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1220)

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1