Librarian Incentive to Boost Recruitment and Retention in Areas of Need Act of 2007
To authorize the cancellation of Perkins Loans for students who perform public service as librarians in low-income schools and public libraries.
Other Bill Titles (3 more) 4/17/2007--Introduced.
Librarian Incentive to Boost Recruitment and Retention in Areas of Need Act of 2007 or the LIBRARIAN Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to permit the cancellation of Federal Perkins Loans for students who perform public service as full-time librarians,... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| April 17, 2007 |
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Blog Coverage
May 04, 2007 LIBRARIAN (Librarian Incentive to Boost Recruitment and Retention ...
"Introduced in both the US Senate (S. 1121) and the House of Representatives (HR 1877). This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for Perkins student loan forgiveness, whic...
May 01, 2007 Interesting US legislation
1121) and the House of Representatives (HR 1877)....Librarians play an essential role in our schools and public libraries and help to foster a lifelong love of reading in our young people, stated Sen. Reed. ...
Source: ASLA Tasmania Blog
April 25, 2007 "Librarian" Legislation Introduced in US Congress, The LIBRARIAN Act
1121 and HR 1877. News Release : The legislation co-sponsored by Senators Jack Reed and (D-RI) and Thad Cochran (R-MS), "to address the shortage of librarians in low-income areas across the country." Track the Legislation as it Moves ...








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