Student Loan legislation question

I haven't had much time to research, but someone told me that there are changes in the student loan forgiveness program for teachers.

Any of you guys know anything about it? It's going to be a day or two before I can read the bill.

http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/cancelstaff.jsp

The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession. Under this program, individuals who teach full time for five consecutive, complete academic years in certain elementary and secondary schools that serve low-income families and meet other qualifications may be eligible for forgiveness of up to a combined total of $17,500 in principal and interest on their FFEL and/or Direct Loan program loans. (Note: As of August 14, 2008, an otherwise eligible borrower may qualify for forgiveness if the borrower has provided qualifying teaching services at one or more locations that are operated by an educational service agency.)

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Eligibility Requirements are at the link.

I'm eligible for 5,000 forgiveness, since I teach music, and began before 2004.

I just heard there were some new things happening with this latest legislation.

I'm not sure about this. Hopefully someone else will pop in with a better answer.

and non-profits, is eligible to have their federal loans forgiven after making 120 payments (10 years). You can also chose an income-based repayment plan, where for those 120 payments, you will not pay more than a set percentage of your discretionary income.

I think, but am not positive, that the changes were to lower the percentage that can be charged based on your income.

http://www.finaid.org/loans/publicservice.phtml

I know there was an expansion of the forgiveness program in the recent legislation but, like you, I can't find any details.