[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 78 (Wednesday, May 20, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H5807]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   INTRODUCTION OF RURAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION EXPANSION ACT

  (Mr. WILSON of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WILSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, last week I introduced the Rural 
Career and Technical Education Expansion Act, a bill that would provide 
student loan forgiveness to career and technical teachers at rural high 
schools.
  Just last month I visited Jefferson County Vocational School where 
several teachers would be able to qualify for loan forgiveness. My hope 
is that more career and tech teachers will choose to stay in rural 
areas with the help of my legislation.
  More and more students in regions like mine are pursuing a technical 
education. My legislation would help provide these students with the 
best and the brightest vocational educators. When the bill becomes law, 
eligible vocational teachers could receive up to $17,500 in student 
loan forgiveness.
  I urge all my colleagues to support the benefits these teachers 
deserve.

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