Generally revise higher education program loan laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 1241 would overhaul higher-education loan laws, tightening borrower protections and standardizing repayment, oversight, and program administration for borrowers and colleges.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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Overview

Bill number & title: LC 1241, Generally revise higher education program loan laws

Subject: Schools and Education

Introduction date: November 12, 2024

Status: Draft died in process (LC). The latest action shows the draft died in process on May 24, 2025. Earlier actions include: Drafter Assigned (Nov 12, 2024) and Draft On Hold (Nov 12, 2024).

Purpose (as inferred from title): The bill aims to generally revise the laws governing higher education loan programs. The exact provisions are not provided in the information available, so the summary focuses on likely areas such bills commonly address.

What the bill would address (based on the title)

The bill’s stated purpose is to revise higher education program loan laws. While the precise text is not provided here, a comprehensive bill with this title would typically cover topics such as:
- Definitions and scope of state or program-specific higher education loans
- Administration and oversight of loan programs (by a state department or agency)
- Borrower protections and eligibility criteria
- Terms of loans, including interest rates, repayment options, deferment, forbearance, and rehabilitation
- Repayment structures, including income-driven plans or alternative repayment mechanisms
- Default management, collections, and remedies
- Forgiveness or discharge provisions where applicable
- Financial integrity, funding, and fiscal notes
- Reporting, transparency, and accountability requirements
- Transition provisions and effective dates for any changes

Important: The exact provisions, numbers, and program details would be contained in the bill’s text. The above items are common components of higher education loan reform bills and may or may not appear in LC 1241.

Potential impacts (stakeholders and effects)

** borrowers (students and families):** Potential changes to loan terms, repayment options, borrower protections, and default procedures.

Higher education institutions: May see changes in loan administration, reporting requirements, or compliance obligations.

State/agency administration: Impacts on how loan programs are overseen, funded, and audited; could involve new regulatory frameworks or reporting.

Taxpayers and fiscal authorities: Possible budgetary implications depending on funding mechanisms, subsidies, or contingencies associated with loan programs.

Procedural/timeline notes

Introduced: November 12, 2024

Draft actions: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold on November 12, 2024

Status update: Draft Died in Process on May 24, 2025

A bill with this status would typically require renewal or reintroduction to move forward; any revived version would go through committee referrals, hearings, and fiscal impact analyses before potential passage.

Next steps to obtain precise information

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