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PA HB488
PA HB488Establishing the Student Loan Forgiveness for Dentists Program to recruit and retain dentists willing to serve underserved Commonwealth residents.
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Introduced
02/12/2019
02/12/2019
In Committee
02/12/2019
02/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act establishing the Student Loan Forgiveness for Dentists Program to recruit and retain dentists willing to serve underserved Commonwealth residents.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Student Loan Forgiveness for Dentists Program to recruit and retain dentists willing to serve underserved Commonwealth residents. The program will forgive 50% of an eligible individual's student loans, up to $200,000, if the individual agrees to practice dentistry in Pennsylvania for at least three consecutive years. The Department of Health will administer the program and oversee the agreements, which include requirements such as obtaining a Pennsylvania dental license and practicing full-time in the state. The bill also stipulates that the forgiven loan amounts will not be considered taxable income.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Karen Boback (R)*,
Anthony DeLuca (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Lee James (R),
Aaron Kaufer (R),
Kyle Mullins (D),
Tina Pickett (R),
Stan Saylor (R),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Justin Simmons (R),
Rosita Youngblood (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 02/12/2019)
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