Bills · HR 6711
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6711Education
SPELL Act
INTRO DEC 15· LAST ACTION DEC 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a critical need for specialized teachers who can effectively educate students learning English or those in bilingual environments. Many schools across the country struggle to find and keep qualified teachers for these student populations, which are growing. By offering student loan forgiveness, the bill provides a financial incentive that could attract more people to these essential teaching roles and help retain experienced educators who might otherwise leave the profession due to debt.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more stable staffing in English language and bilingual education programs, potentially improving educational outcomes for millions of students. If it doesn't pass, teachers in these high-need areas would not receive this specific federal loan forgiveness benefit, potentially exacerbating existing teacher shortages and impacting the quality of education for English learners.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands eligibility for existing teacher loan forgiveness and cancellation programs to include elementary and secondary school teachers of English learners, bilingual students, and dual language immersion students.
This makes federal student loan relief available to a new category of specialized teachers who were not previously included.
PROVISION 02
Defines qualifying employment for these teachers as primarily teaching English learners or serving as a bilingual or dual language immersion teacher.
This ensures that the loan forgiveness targets teachers whose main role involves supporting language acquisition and bilingual education.
PROVISION 03
Requires a school's chief administrator to certify that the teacher is teaching students corresponding to their training and has demonstrated subject matter knowledge.
This provides an accountability mechanism to confirm that eligible teachers are properly qualified and serving in appropriate roles.
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D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 15
Introduced in House
DEC 15
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6711
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 15, 2025
Last actionDec 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 15, 2025
House BillHR 6711Education
SPELL Act
INTRODUCED DEC 15, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 15, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
0
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