Bill119th CongressFiled Sep 30, 2026Education
S. 5634
SPELL Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 30, 2026)
Supporting Providers of English Language Learning Act or the SPELL Act
This bill allows elementary and secondary school teachers who teach English learners, bilingual students, or dual language immersion students to receive additional amounts of student loan forgiveness and loan cancellation.
What just happenedSep 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5265)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateSep 30, 2026
- Sep 30, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Sep 30, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate