To preserve mathematics- and science-based industries in the United States.
Math and Science Incentive Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Education to carry out a program of assuming the obligation to pay up to $10,000 of interest on certain student loans under the Higher Education Act of 1965, for certain borrowers who agree to serve for five years as: (1) teachers of science, technology, engineering or mathematics at an elementary or secondary school; or (2) mathematics, science or engineering professionals.
Requires that selection of program participants from among eligible applicants be based on: (1) U.S. national security, homeland security, and economic security needs; and (2) the applicant's academic record or job performance. Allows other factors to be considered in such selection.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (text of measure as introduced: CR E660-661)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E660)
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1595-1596)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1220)
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