II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 457 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 27, 2017 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Franken , and Mr. Kaine ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a scholarship program for educators of rural students and provide for loan forgiveness for rural educators, to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide professional development grants for rural elementary schools and secondary schools, and for other purposes.