Contact Congress about S. 1353: Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2023
Some adjunct college teachers could count their teaching toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness. They would need to meet teaching-load rules and could not also hold a full-time job somewhere else.
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Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2023 is a Senate bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects adjunct and contingent college instructors with federal student loans. It could matter most for part-time faculty who teach enough classes but have trouble proving full-time public service work under current rules. Colleges may also need to track teaching loads and work hours more clearly.
Why this matters: Many adjunct teachers do public-facing education work, but their part-time status can make loan forgiveness harder to use. This bill would give them clearer rules for when teaching counts. It could help some instructors plan their course loads and student loan payments. The bill could also raise federal loan forgiveness costs, but the text does not say how many people would qualify.
Key provisions in S. 1353
- The bill would let certain adjunct and contingent faculty count their work toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- It would apply to instructors at colleges, postsecondary vocational schools, and Tribal Colleges or Universities. The bill uses the school definitions already in federal law.
- The instructor would have to work in a non-tenure-track job as an adjunct or contingent faculty member, teacher, or lecturer.
- The instructor could qualify by teaching at least 9 credit hours in a semester, 6 in a trimester, or 18 in a calendar year.
- The instructor could also qualify by meeting a 30-hour weekly work test. Each credit or contact hour taught would count as 3.35 work hours, or more if the Education Secretary raises the number.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1353
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 1353
- What is S. 1353?
- Some adjunct college teachers could count their teaching toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness. They would need to meet teaching-load rules and could not also hold a full-time job somewhere else.
- How do I support or oppose S. 1353?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 1353?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 1353 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
