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NY A03870

NY A03870
Establishes the New York state COVID-19 health care worker loan forgiveness program which forgives up to twenty thousand dollars in student loan debt from certain health care workers.


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Introduced
01/28/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Establishes the New York state COVID-19 health care worker loan forgiveness program which forgives up to twenty thousand dollars in student loan debt from certain health care workers.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the New York State COVID-19 Health Care Worker Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives up to $20,000 in student loan debt for certain health care workers who provided medical care during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The program is open to eligible health care workers, including nurses, physicians, medical technicians, and emergency responders, who have federal, state, or private student loans related to their health care degrees or certifications. The bill sets forth the eligibility criteria, award amounts, and authorizes the relevant state agency to promulgate necessary rules and regulations.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to higher education (on 01/05/2022)

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